Miscellaneous

Jun 1983 to Feb 1985: Brabant Island, Antarctica

I was fortunate enough to be Medical Officer and Deputy Leader of Winter Party, Joint Services Expedition to Brabant Island, Antarctica. I provided all medical preparations for expedition, then was one of 12 to overwinter (for 9 months) in two-man tents, during which I provided the sole medical support, carried out physiological research, and even made ornithological observations.

The expedition was documented in the leader Chris Furse's excellent book Antarctic Year: Brabant Island Expedition, published by Croom Helm, in 1986. The photographs are superb, so I'll treat you to just a couple of dull miniatures here.

If you're off to similar places, then I'm only to happy to provide advice, particularly on the medical and survival aspects.

Howard in the Antarctic

Howard more recently (thanks to Mick Honeywell G0ABB for this image)

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Howard Oakley
Mail howard@quercus.demon.co.uk