Murray/Bodill Round the World
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Jennifer & Colin reach South Pole
Great timing - they've lived up to their goal of reaching the South Pole on the 100th anniversary of powered flight:
Polar First Arrive At South Pole
www.polarfirst.com 12/17/2003
World record-breaking helicopter pilots Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill today landed at the South Pole and are celebrating 100 years of powered flight. This is just a part of their round the world record-breaking attempt that includes flying from Pole to Pole in a helicopter covering a distance of some 33,000 miles. The aims of the expedition are to succeed in breaking the record and raise awareness and funds for the conservation organisation WWF and associate conservation organizations.
This leg of the journey involves the 460 nautical miles crossing of the Drake Passage, the most hostile waters on earth. Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on earth and the most dangerous section of their attempt.
Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill set off in their Bell 407 helicopter from New York on the 22nd October, flying down the east coast of the U.S., through Central and Southern America. The expedition is currently in Argentina, making their way south with a member of the WWF affiliate organisation, Fundacion Vida Silvestre, on board visiting many conservation areas. After Antarctica they will head up the west cost of the Americas, Alaska and Canada to the North Pole and finally back down to New York in mid April 2004.
Simon Murray, Jennifer’s husband, together with Arctic explorer Pen Hadow set off on an 850 mile overland trek to the South Pole. At the age of 63, Simon is the oldest man to walk this route unsupported and Jennifer and Simon met on Saturday 13th December. Simon Murray said: "It was a very lovely, emotional moment, lots of big hugs, with both of us in our furry gear."
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Polar First Arrive At South Pole
www.polarfirst.com 12/17/2003
World record-breaking helicopter pilots Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill today landed at the South Pole and are celebrating 100 years of powered flight. This is just a part of their round the world record-breaking attempt that includes flying from Pole to Pole in a helicopter covering a distance of some 33,000 miles. The aims of the expedition are to succeed in breaking the record and raise awareness and funds for the conservation organisation WWF and associate conservation organizations.
This leg of the journey involves the 460 nautical miles crossing of the Drake Passage, the most hostile waters on earth. Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on earth and the most dangerous section of their attempt.
Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill set off in their Bell 407 helicopter from New York on the 22nd October, flying down the east coast of the U.S., through Central and Southern America. The expedition is currently in Argentina, making their way south with a member of the WWF affiliate organisation, Fundacion Vida Silvestre, on board visiting many conservation areas. After Antarctica they will head up the west cost of the Americas, Alaska and Canada to the North Pole and finally back down to New York in mid April 2004.
Simon Murray, Jennifer’s husband, together with Arctic explorer Pen Hadow set off on an 850 mile overland trek to the South Pole. At the age of 63, Simon is the oldest man to walk this route unsupported and Jennifer and Simon met on Saturday 13th December. Simon Murray said: "It was a very lovely, emotional moment, lots of big hugs, with both of us in our furry gear."
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Yes very well done and very laudable but it is a 'round the continent' adventure not 'round the world'!!!
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THREE continents if we're gonna get picky about it.
A great way to celebrate the centenary of powered flight though. I just managed ten minutes hover-taxi-ing in fog.
THREE continents if we're gonna get picky about it.
A great way to celebrate the centenary of powered flight though. I just managed ten minutes hover-taxi-ing in fog.
Murray / Bodill round the world helicopter down ?
A news item on BBC Radio 4 this morning reports that an ELT from Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill's helicopter has been activated, with a tentative position in the Antarctic.
News agencies are not yet reporting anything, but the BBC isn't normally wrong about stuff like this. Does anyone else have information ?
News agencies are not yet reporting anything, but the BBC isn't normally wrong about stuff like this. Does anyone else have information ?
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Perhaps this:
UK helicopter crash in Antarctica
A rescue operation is under way in Antarctica after a British helicopter crashed in bad weather.
The helicopter was on its way from the UK research area at Rotheray - several hundred miles south of the Falklands - to the South Pole.
It is thought two people were on board but there is no word on their condition.
The helicopter's beacon signal was picked up by RAF Kinloss in Scotland and the RAF rescue centre in the Falklands is handling the operation.
Poor weather is reportedly preventing a rescue aircraft circling overhead from landing.
Rescuers are believed to be planning to walk to the crash scene from a nearby air base.
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UK helicopter crash in Antarctica
A rescue operation is under way in Antarctica after a British helicopter crashed in bad weather.
The helicopter was on its way from the UK research area at Rotheray - several hundred miles south of the Falklands - to the South Pole.
It is thought two people were on board but there is no word on their condition.
The helicopter's beacon signal was picked up by RAF Kinloss in Scotland and the RAF rescue centre in the Falklands is handling the operation.
Poor weather is reportedly preventing a rescue aircraft circling overhead from landing.
Rescuers are believed to be planning to walk to the crash scene from a nearby air base.
source
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Nothing on www.polarfirst.com at this time
Their satellite tracking at www.blueskynetwork.com is showing "Not in Flight" at 0300Z (see here)
Let's hope/pray all OK
Their satellite tracking at www.blueskynetwork.com is showing "Not in Flight" at 0300Z (see here)
Let's hope/pray all OK
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Pilots found safe
Taken from BBC.co.uk
"Two British helicopter pilots missing in Antarctica have been found and are receiving medical treatment.
Jennifer Murray, 63, and Colin Bodill, 54, were attempting to be the first to fly around the globe in a helicopter via South and North poles.
RAF Kinloss in Scotland raised the alarm at 0100 GMT and an RAF centre in the Falklands launched a rescue.
Ms Murray, who suffered a broken arm, and Mr Bodill, are expected to be flown back to Chile on Saturday.
No details of the condition of Mr Bodill have yet been confirmed"
"Two British helicopter pilots missing in Antarctica have been found and are receiving medical treatment.
Jennifer Murray, 63, and Colin Bodill, 54, were attempting to be the first to fly around the globe in a helicopter via South and North poles.
RAF Kinloss in Scotland raised the alarm at 0100 GMT and an RAF centre in the Falklands launched a rescue.
Ms Murray, who suffered a broken arm, and Mr Bodill, are expected to be flown back to Chile on Saturday.
No details of the condition of Mr Bodill have yet been confirmed"
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The Polar First website diary has now been updated and states
Helicopter explorers Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill crashed in Antarctica early this morning o_ne third of the way through their attempt to fly a helicopter around the world from Pole to Pole.
A signal was picked up from the beacon o_n Jennifer and Colin’s helicopter and the alarm was raised at about 1.00am UK time, 10.00pm local time. The accident happened 120 miles north of Patriot Hills o_n the northern section of the Ronne Ice Shelf. The pilots erected their tent and sheltered in the helicopter while they waited for the rescue team to arrive.
Colin Bodill sustained an injury in the accident typical of those received in high-impact crashes and there is concern about his wellbeing. Jennifer Murray has a broken arm. Colin is in a stable condition; he is safe, warm and under the care of a doctor.
The accident happened early this morning, as the pilots flew north from Patriot Hills in Antarctica o_n their way to South America o_n the latest stage of their flight. They were taken back to Patriot Hills by the rescue team and are awaiting a flight to Punta Arenas in Chile for medical treatment. The plane is due to arrive in Patriot Hills at 13.00 hours UK time, 10.00am local time.
Jennifer and Colin arrived at the South Pole o_n Wednesday in their Bell 407 helicopter, o_n the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight by the Wright brothers. They had just set off o_n the next leg of their journey, when the helicopter came down in bad weather conditions.
Helicopter explorers Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill crashed in Antarctica early this morning o_ne third of the way through their attempt to fly a helicopter around the world from Pole to Pole.
A signal was picked up from the beacon o_n Jennifer and Colin’s helicopter and the alarm was raised at about 1.00am UK time, 10.00pm local time. The accident happened 120 miles north of Patriot Hills o_n the northern section of the Ronne Ice Shelf. The pilots erected their tent and sheltered in the helicopter while they waited for the rescue team to arrive.
Colin Bodill sustained an injury in the accident typical of those received in high-impact crashes and there is concern about his wellbeing. Jennifer Murray has a broken arm. Colin is in a stable condition; he is safe, warm and under the care of a doctor.
The accident happened early this morning, as the pilots flew north from Patriot Hills in Antarctica o_n their way to South America o_n the latest stage of their flight. They were taken back to Patriot Hills by the rescue team and are awaiting a flight to Punta Arenas in Chile for medical treatment. The plane is due to arrive in Patriot Hills at 13.00 hours UK time, 10.00am local time.
Jennifer and Colin arrived at the South Pole o_n Wednesday in their Bell 407 helicopter, o_n the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight by the Wright brothers. They had just set off o_n the next leg of their journey, when the helicopter came down in bad weather conditions.
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Helicopter Grandmother Survives Antarctic Crash
By Pat Hurst, PA News.
An intrepid British grandmother and her co-pilot have survived crashing their helicopter in the frozen wastes of Antarctica.
Jenny Murray, 63, a world record holder for conducting solo flights, broke her arm in the crash at 1am British time today.
Her co-pilot, Colin Bodill, 53, is believed to have sustained chest injuries and his condition is described as “stable” after their Bell 407 helicopter went down.
They are attempting to become the first people to fly a helicopter around the world from Pole to Pole.
Despite their injuries they managed to erect a tent in the –40C temperatures and icy winds after sheltering in their downed craft, according to Polar First, the organisation behind the expedition.
Mrs Murray, from Frome, Somerset, and Mr Bodill, from Nottingham, were rescued from the crash site and are waiting to be flown to Chile for medical treatment.
They are now at an Antarctic camp called Patriot Hills in western Antarctica.
From Scotsman
By Pat Hurst, PA News.
An intrepid British grandmother and her co-pilot have survived crashing their helicopter in the frozen wastes of Antarctica.
Jenny Murray, 63, a world record holder for conducting solo flights, broke her arm in the crash at 1am British time today.
Her co-pilot, Colin Bodill, 53, is believed to have sustained chest injuries and his condition is described as “stable” after their Bell 407 helicopter went down.
They are attempting to become the first people to fly a helicopter around the world from Pole to Pole.
Despite their injuries they managed to erect a tent in the –40C temperatures and icy winds after sheltering in their downed craft, according to Polar First, the organisation behind the expedition.
Mrs Murray, from Frome, Somerset, and Mr Bodill, from Nottingham, were rescued from the crash site and are waiting to be flown to Chile for medical treatment.
They are now at an Antarctic camp called Patriot Hills in western Antarctica.
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another 407
shame though i thought she was crackers going around the world in a 44 now shes in a 407 ,
bet she wishes she was still in the 44
hope there both ok
steve
shame though i thought she was crackers going around the world in a 44 now shes in a 407 ,
bet she wishes she was still in the 44
hope there both ok
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Isn't it rather early to be jumping to conclusions based on the type of helicopter?
Mechanical failure is a possibility . But so, for example, are weather, running out of fuel and relative inexperience flying in extreme conditions.
Better to wait until we know a litte more?
Mechanical failure is a possibility . But so, for example, are weather, running out of fuel and relative inexperience flying in extreme conditions.
Better to wait until we know a litte more?
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Makes you wonder if Bell are regretting getting involved with the attempt.... First the R44 then this latest incident may make sponsorship for these 'adventures' hard to come by in the future.
I am pleased they are both OK - at least it has been a real adventure for them instead of a pseudo one. Now was it their own SAR team who found out they were in trouble and coordinated the rescue? oh no it was the RAF.. again!
And what about the environmental impact of a crashed helicopter pouring fuel and oil all over the Antarctic wilderness. All these high profile ideas are great - right up to the point where it all goes pear-shaped and someone gets hurt.
And what about the environmental impact of a crashed helicopter pouring fuel and oil all over the Antarctic wilderness. All these high profile ideas are great - right up to the point where it all goes pear-shaped and someone gets hurt.
