Lc hercules aircraft near mcmurdo station, antarctica, during operation deep freeze. Coast guard pacific area coast guard cutter polar star crews. This time, however, the destination was the antarctic rather than the arctic. Establishment of operation deep freeze naval history blog. Given the continuing and constant us presence in antarctica since that date, operation deep freeze has come to be used as a general term for us.
Free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Report of operation deep freeze 63, 196263 book, 1963. The crew of the seattlebased polar star is on its way to antarctica in support of operation deep freeze 2018, the u. Operation deep freeze iii1963 antarctica step dads picturespic heavy page. Was then transferred to rm advanced school in bainbridge maryland.
Operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic operations. Mostly they came in groups of patches that contained something else i was after. At that time they were free for the taking if anybody wanted them. While travel to antarctica is still rare today, when. Operation deep freeze, 50 years of usaf airlift in antarctica. Operation deep freeze iii1963 antarcticastep dads pictures. Some of those also volunteered for more than one tour of duty in antarctica. Deep freeze iii task force 43 naval history and heritage. The third assault on antarctica, operation deep freeze, was made by a formidable force. Igy, as it was known, was a collaboration effort between forty nations to carry out earth science studies from the north pole to the south pole and at.
See more ideas about deep freeze, antarctica and deep. Operation deep freeze was the united states contribution to the peaceful study of antarctica. Jun 11, 2019 operation deep freeze is the crews sixth deployment in six years to support the united states main logistics hub in antarctica, mcmurdo station. Operation deep freeze is established in antarctica the research task force titled operation deep freeze was first established in antarctica in 1955. Operation deep freeze opdfrz or odf is codename for a series of united states missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in 195556, followed by operation deep freeze ii, operation deep freeze iii, and so on. Vxe6 ice pirates deep freeze antarctica us navy c lc patch military veteran embroidered applique.
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Operation deep freeze iii1963 antarcticastep dads picturespic heavy page. The photos on this blog were taken between september 1961 and may 1962, or september 1962 and may 1963. Each year since 1955, msc has participated in the operation deep freeze resupply mission to mcmurdo station, antarctica. Chartered tanker mt maersk peary taot 5246 arrived at mcmurdo in early february. Operation deep freeze old antarctic explorers cool antarctica. Vxe6 squadron patch, operation deep freeze, antarctica. During this period regular naval mobile construction battalions deployed to antarctica to carry out needed construction. They were scanned and sent to me by andy mcminn left.
My dad was rmcs dale lee powell sr and he served in the u. The photos on this blog document the experiences of u. Their ultimate goal was the formation of the international geophysical year igy from 1957 to 1958 when it was agreed these nations would cooperate in conducting scientific research in. Many of us went to antarctica via the military operation high jump, vx6, vxe6, and now the 109th airlift wing but many have also made it to antarctica via civilian contracts and with the national science foundation u. There was an initial operation before admiral richard byrd proposed deep freeze. While travel to antarctica is still rare today, when eldred visited the frozen continent, polar exploration was still in its infancy. All patches are brand new, never used or worn items.
The air forces vital mission in antarctica an lc hercules is marshaled from its parking spot on the annual sea ice runway near mcmurdo station, antarctica, during operation deep. This first mission was the first in an ongoing series of american research missions to the antarctic continent, which has facillitated many researchers and scientists to explore, study, and perform. Operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic. United states navy antarctic expeditions operation deep freeze 195598. While he served at many commands during his time, i can say that the highlight of his naval career was operation deep freeze in antarctica, which he did twice, the first in 5657 and the 2nd in 6768. Ive resized and modified them a little to make a more homogeneous collection. Jan 18, 2018 the coast guard cutter polar star breaks ice in mcmurdo sound near antarctica, jan.
This year, two mscchartered ships delivered supplies that will sustain the national science foundation outpost for the bulk of the year. The personnel participating in operation deep freeze have. Operation deep freeze antarctica patch assorted navy patches flying tigers surplus. Page 3 of 5 operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic operations posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other.
The impetus behind these expeditions was the international geophysical year 195758. Old picture of mcmurdo, antarctica, 196061 and 1977. See videos, antarctica, pictures to paint, chicago cubs logo, badge, patches, the unit. Through six decades of continuous support, odf has evolved to meet todays logistics requirements of the usap. Operation deep freeze, the us militarys contribution to the national science foundationmanaged, civilian usap us antarctic program is unlike. Operation deep freeze is the crews sixth deployment in six years to support the united states main logistics hub in antarctica, mcmurdo station. Mar 31, 2016 this iteration of the operation marked the 60th anniversary of operation deep freeze odf, the militarys logistical support to the national science foundationmanaged u. Navy meteorologists have participated in the exploration of antarctica as part of operation deep freeze. Details about operation deep freeze antarctica patch. Us navy, task force 43 operation deep freeze, antarctica. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. During deepfreeze 60 nmcb6 built a new aboveground station on the palmer peninsula and the following year built the first highway in antarctica. Brian doc newhouse mcmurdo and byrd surface camp, 199495 florida usn corpsman, cross trained with the ags at mac weather and the ice runway before going to byrd. First aircraft land at mcm ice runway 2 neptunes p2vs and 2 skymasters r5ds, 1220.
Operation deep freeze oae community online, register details, post pictures and. Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. Beginning in 1960 deepfreeze operations were named after the fiscal year. Tierra del fuego antarctica b embroidered sew on patch. The coast guard cutter polar star breaks ice in mcmurdo sound near antarctica, jan.
Operation deep freeze williams field antarctica patch. Assorted navy patches us navy patches naval station patches, ship patches, submarine patches and navy fleet patches flying tigers surplus page 6. Iron on backing popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. Operation deep freeze is codename for a series of united states missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in 195556, followed by operation deep freeze ii, operation deep freeze iii, and so on given the continuing and constant us presence in antarctica since that date, operation deep freeze has come to be used as a general term for us operations in that continent, and in particular for the regular missions to resupply us antarctic bases, coordinated by the. First arrival at hut point 1218, tent camp set up, soon to become mcm. Squadron patch for the navy antarctic development squadron six vxe6.
Jan 27, 2007 the photos on this blog document the experiences of u. Operation deep freeze a journey into the cold unkown. In 1954, the department of defense agreed to furnish logistic support for antarctic research planned for the international geophysical year, which was to. Washington sputnik the icebreaker polar stars commander capt. Operation enduring freedom oef usaf us air force task force scorpion patch. Roy cloutier operation deep freeze years 19611962 upstate new york wintered over mcmurdo sound. Last active duty group to wo operation deep freeze 9697 email available matthew the connection mikesell 1991 pittsburgh pa i wintered over 199192. I was on the staff of admiral george dufek, commander of operation deep freeze, and served with him in the antarctic 19561957 during which time he became the first american to reach the south pole and the third man in history to do so. Operation deep freeze 9899 was our last deployment. Aug 15, 2014 page 3 of 5 operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic operations posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Worked at the radio center up the hill below the transmitter location. This iteration of the operation marked the 60th anniversary of operation deep freeze odf, the militarys logistical support to the national science foundationmanaged u.
Page 1 of 5 operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic operations posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. On display at the eisenhower presidential museum and library in abilene, kansas are various documents, including the presidential press release proclaiming the us position on antarctica. Nov 28, 2017 operation deep freeze odf is the codename for a series of united states research missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in 1955. Military sealift commandchartered cargo ship mv ocean giant arrived jan. Operation deep freeze i was the codename for a series of scientific expeditions to antarctica in 195556. Operation deep freeze is an annual icebreaking and resupply mission to mcmurdo station. Here eastwind is represented towing yog34 through the ross sea pack, while overhead one of the helicopters scouts the ice conditions. Another base was to be built near little america in the bay of whales. Operation deep freeze odf is the codename for a series of united states research missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in. We deploy every year for operation deep freeze from october to february. Operation deep freeze opdfrz or odf is the codename for a series of united states missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in 195556, followed by operation deep freeze ii, operation deep freeze iii, and so on. Naval weather service association, naval weather service.
Operation deep freeze antarctica patch flying tigers. Airdevron 6airdevron 6 puckered penguinsusn antarctic support. Deepfreeze i, in 195556 was designed to build an airfield at mcmurdo sound. Coast guard quartermaster david eldred, stationed on the uscgc eastwind, an icebreaker assigned to operation deep freeze, during the early 1960s. Michael davanzo characterized the operation as one of the most difficult us military peacetime missions due to the harsh environment and extreme remoteness of the destination. Operation deep freeze i started after being renamed due to trademark concerns by amana regarding their freezers. We operate skiequipped lc hercules and a twin engined uh1n huey transport aircraft and helicopter, flying out of mcmurdo station to most parts of antarctica. I have gotten a few of these without really focusing on the subject. Aug 15, 2014 page 1 of 5 operation deep freeze dewline polar, arctic, antarctic operations posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Air force in antarctica operation deep freeze 2017. Operation deep freeze antarctica patch specialty patches navy. Dads operation deep freeze pictures from operation deep. In a joint agency agreement between the departments of defense, navy, and air force, and the national science foundation, the servicestasking we currently provide will be transferred to the air national guard, based out of scotia, new york.
Antarctic development squadron six vxe6 operates on the continent of antarctica earths highest, driest, coldest, and windiest land mass as the united states navys only unit directly supporting the mission of polar research and scientific programs of the national science foundation. He designed a jacket patch for the squadron when i was there in 6th grade. May 22, 2007 operation deep freeze is an annual icebreaking and resupply mission to mcmurdo station. He was an engineer that handled microwave transmissions for a large television station here in michigan along with working. The following pictures were official navy photos taken during operation deepfreeze 196061. Peary, other civil engineer corps officers, this time accompanied by seabees, headed for freezing cold climes in the mid1950s. Operation deep freeze opdfrz or odf is codename for a series of united states missions to antarctica, beginning with operation deep freeze i in 1955 56.
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