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Arctic/Antarctic 'I really hope I can inspire people': Polar Preet on Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported begins next month.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Meet the British Army officer taking on Antarctica
BFBS is sponsoring Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Navy Royal Navy sailors to get polar training from Canadian Coast Guard
The Navy said its personnel will learn more about navigating icy waters and breaking ice sheets.
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Navy Stunning Pictures Of Royal Navy Warship Surrounded By Northern Lights
HMS Lancaster encountered the famous lights during a two-week solo patrol in the Arctic.
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Sea vessels Icebreaker HMS Protector could make Navy history as she sets sail to Antarctica
The deployment to the Antarctic means HMS Protector will have crossed the Equator and visited both polar circles in a single year.
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Arctic/Antarctic Military Personnel Prepare For 300km Antarctic Climate Change Expedition
The team of eight will travel a perilous 300km journey across the Antarctic to look for traces of microplastics.
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Navy HMS Lancaster Returns From Navy's First 2021 Arctic Deployment
The Type 23 frigate will undergo maintenance whilst her crew enjoy some Easter leave.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Marines Complete Arctic Training With Intensive Combat Missions
45 Commando were tasked with ambushing and pursuing a mock enemy across mountainous terrain during the training.
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Exercises Royal Marines Undergo Reconnaissance Exercises In Arctic Circle
During the training, the commandos swim in temperatures of -30°C degrees and challenging sea states.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Run Arctic Half Marathon
The endurance challenge in Norway was the first of its kind for the commandos on a winter deployment.
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Navy Royal Navy Sailors Make History On Arctic Research Mission
The pair have spent the winter on exchange with the US Coast Guard cutter vessel Polar Star.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Pass First Stage Of Arctic Training
Personnel from 45 Commando tested survival skills in their first phase of the training in northern Norway.
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Arctic/Antarctic Protector And Sir David Attenborough: UK Antarctic Research Ships Meet For First Time
The two Antarctic research ships met at sea for the first time as they gear up for missions around the frozen continent.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Marines Begin Cold Weather Training In Norway
All personnel deployed have been through a 'rigorous' quarantine period and are training in a bubble.
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Exercises Allied Exercises In Norway Cancelled After COVID-19 Outbreak
Forces News understands there have been dozens of positive COVID cases amongst military personnel, including British troops, in Norway.