Shenzi...
I was not going to comment, however in defense of the Brits on this site I do not find them to be any different than anyone else.
As to being enthusiastic about flying in the Arctic, well I guess it all depends on how you look at it.
We were changing engines and flying in the Arctic day after day, week after week for years. Yes I agree it can be uncomfortable, however I do not recall any real bad icing in the arctic, then I only flew eight years up there so may have missed it.
Anyhow just thought I would add some comments to kind of even up the playing field.
I wish them all the best in their adventure, and caution them against unnecessary risk talking just to prove some point.
The above offered in all due respect. .
Chuck E.