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Spectacular: Antarctica Expedition in High-Speed
Experience what it might be like to go on an expedition to Antarctica through this amazing video journey.
Watch as they unpack an airplane, bolt it together, and fly it around. Apparently an An-2 Cub (worlds biggest biplane I believe)
That’s an An-2. Can fly on anything from diesel to piss and probably even after loosing a wing or two. Assembly with duct tape in field conditions is allegedly in the official manual under the heading “Normal operation procedures”.
Google translation of the video title:
RAE-54 on board the research vessel “Akademik Fedorov”
“RAE” being “Russian Antarctic Expedition”
Later I found these links posted by a commenter on Reddit:
Here’s a basic description of the expedition.
At 4min 30sec someone pointed out a what appeared to be a coffin. Here is a link that seems to confirm that, here’s where the coffin came from.
A remote and isolated place like Antarctica lends itself well to the mysterious. Only accessible by a relatively small number of people. It’s a great place to setup camp if you were an eccentric billionaire scientist.





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It would make a good level for a 007 video game.
A commenter on Reddit mentioned Shackleton’s expedition and I thought I’d share it here:
Shackleton’s expedition is probably the most talked about expedition to Antarctica. Many books and movies have detailed the account. I won’t spoil the ending for you.
First part of the documentary about the expedition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjiODxJC2g
That was amazing. I would love to be a part of something like this.
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I was all in until the hot tub Lemon party. that was kind of creepy.
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Great Video. Spent a week on this ship a couple of years ago. Was stationed near Progress Russian Antarctic Station. We were taking cargo from the ship and Flying it to Vostok. What an experience. Will never forget this.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotbowman/3367278887/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotbowman/3367276731/
Welcome to the site Chris and thanks for sharing that story and the pics. I noticed that you were using Canon 40D on your adventure to the Antarctic. I’ve had one for a long time and all I can say is that its one tough camera.
Looks like it was an amazing trip and I can only try to imagine what it felt like to be in such a remote location. I’ll just stick to trying to come up with an idea for an adventure that would take me to Antarctica and cover the costs.
genial hermano !!!!! buen video
Thanks for the kind words Pablo!
Yeah, seems like an amazing experience to be a part of. I think humans are meant to be explorers. We all love to get lost once in a while and explore a new place.
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