Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica

The largest ever Antarctic expedition runs its course.
The Sennet heads north with its bow in a sling, divers get with the diving, and the DC-3 makes its "Ice Coffee" debut while the Sea Bees make everything else. 

Direct download: 118_Operation_Highjump_Part_two.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 5:55pm EDT

The United States Navy returns to Antarctica, this time under Admiral Cruzen, though Admiral Byrd was there and waving hard at the cameras and yelling that we shouldn't forget that he's the mayor of Antarctica and firsted all the firsts. 
While not the first fatal air accident in Antarctica, the George 1 becomes the first fatal air accident in Antarctica anyone can recount with any degree of certainty, with white-out conditions leading to controlled flight into terrain, foreshadowing further aviation tragedies in the far south. 

Direct download: 117_Operation_Highjump_part_one.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:30am EDT

This month, in a very special episode of "Ice Coffee" Amanda Zimmerman shares her insights on life at McMurdo Station.
Timely stuff for those listeners applying for USARP slots for the first time.
Best of luck with your applications, people.

Direct download: 117_Amanda.mp3
Category:Contemporary -- posted at: 7:40pm EDT

Large quantities of stores, lumber and conviviality go ashore and become Trepassey House, home to FIDS and their dogs for several subsequent years. 

Direct download: 115_FIDS_first_iteration_part_2.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 2:56am EDT

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