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North Pole Heroes: On Sunday April 11 Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
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North Pole Heroes: On Sunday April 11 Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
North Pole Heroes: On Sunday April 11 Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes and his companion Charles Burton stood on the North Pole and enjoyed a brief rest in their extraordinary Transglobe expedition. Sir Ranulph, 38, and Burton, 40, how face about 500 miles of harardous trekking across the polar icecap to Spitsbergen, where they will rendezvous with their vessel, the Benjamin Bowring. Only then will the two explorers have time to relax and look back over their wonderful journey. " Give everyone back home our regards" said Burton to Mirror writer Michael McCarthy and photographer Brendan Monks. " Come on, Charlie, " said 3rd. baronet Fiennes, and the pair hurried on again across the groaning ice. 11th April 1982 P003581
Brendan Monks
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Arctic
Media ID 21721132
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Flag North Pole Sir Ranulph Twisleton Wykeham Fiennes Union Jack 1982
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North Pole Heroes: On Sunday April 11, Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes and his companion Charles Burton stood proudly at the North Pole, capturing a moment of triumph during their extraordinary Transglobe expedition. The print immortalizes this historic achievement as the two explorers take a well-deserved break on the frozen tundra. With determination etched on their faces, Sir Ranulph, aged 38, and Burton, aged 40, now face an arduous trek across approximately 500 miles of treacherous polar icecap towards Spitsbergen. There they will reunite with their vessel, the Benjamin Bowring. But for now, in this fleeting respite from their grueling journey, they reflect upon the wonders they have encountered along the way. As Mirror writer Michael McCarthy and photographer Brendan Monks join them at this pivotal moment in history, Burton sends warm regards to loved ones back home. With renewed vigor instilled by these brief moments of rest and encouragement from friends afar, Fiennes urges his companion to press forward across the groaning ice. This image captured on April 11th in 1982 encapsulates not only bravery but also serves as a testament to human resilience against nature's harshest elements. It symbolizes an era when exploration knew no bounds and adventurers like Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes dared to conquer uncharted territories.
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