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  • #367
    krwatson
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    A friend of mine’s father, who was a ham, died and left him some pictures. The son asked I was interested in them as I’m prior military and worked in communications. I hate to see them thrown out so I’m trying to find someone to give the photos to who would really appreciate them. Do you know of anyone?

    All of them are from about 1958-1960. Apparently he talked to members of Operation Deep Freeze regularly and the pictures were sent to him as a QSL.

    The pictures are of the Admundsen-Scott base, KC4USV radio shack (maybe), and members of KC4USV during Operation Deep Freeze IV 1958-1960.

    Here are links to scans of the photos:

    Admundsen-Scott Base Aug 20 1958.
    http://krwatson.home.mindspring.com/Tommy/Antarctica/Admundsen-Scott%201.jpg

    Admundsen-Scott Base with autographs, exact date unknown.
    http://krwatson.home.mindspring.com/Tommy/Antarctica/Admundsen-Scott%202.jpg

    Members of KC4USV during Operation Deep Freeze IV 1958-1960 including their mascots Kilo and Watt.
    http://krwatson.home.mindspring.com/Tommy/Antarctica/KC4USV.jpg

    Autographed picture of operators at the mike. This may be members of KC4USV or of another MARS station. If you know anything about this one please let me know so I can contact the correct people.
    http://krwatson.home.mindspring.com/Tommy/Antarctica/May_be_Operation_Deep_Freeze.jpg

    thanks,
    keith

    #2627
    thepooles98
    Keymaster

    Hold on to them  a bit. During the summer we have an historical assn. It’s active some years and not so much in others. I’ll ask around and see if there is anyone who might take them here. The denver office might like them as well. At the very least I would take the  KC4USV photos and hang them in the ham shack here.
    Keep in touch about this.
    Mike

    #2628
    MN-Sparky
    Member

    I worked with a Plumber Foreman during the 2002-2003 summer season that was
    part of Operation Deep Freeze during the early years. I know he was one of
    the guys that set up the first camp at Palmer Station with the seabee's. I
    will try to remember his name for you….but this may take a while.

    Rick

    Electrician….2002-2003 summer season, McMurdo

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    #2629
    skua77
    Keymaster

    Hey Keith,
    Those are definitely some neat pictures—nowadays everyone has internet access and digital cameras, but good shots of the ice from the old days are hard to find!

    I’m obviously prejudiced towards the Pole pictures 🙂 I can tell you that the second picture with autographs was also from the 1958 winter based on the names of the folks who signed it. The first picture with all the snowdrifts is great too–stuff still drifts up around here like that after a good blow.

    Thanks for sharing (got any more?)

    Bill

    #2630

    The plumbing foreman is John Clampet. SeeBea during the building of Mctown.

    #2631
    thepooles98
    Keymaster

    I heard the South Pole dome is being dismantled soon and will be brought to Port Hueneme Ca to be part of the SeaBee museum. They might like the photos.
    m

    #2632
    MN-Sparky
    Member

    Yes…that is the guy! Thanks for the memorie boost. Where can I go to see
    the old pictures? I didnt know John was involved with the original set-up
    of McTown, only Palmer and I have a few pic's of Palmer Station some where.

    Rick

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    #2633

    I think you are right, he was at Palmer and has been in MacTown for 8 years or so now, thats where I was confused. Sorry.

    #2634
    MN-Sparky
    Member

    Hey no problem….im just glad you refreshed my memory. Are you going down
    this year again? Another fellow Iceman sent me his e-mail address so I can
    contact him.

    Rick

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    #2635

    Yeah, due to leave for Winfly again, nice. Cant wait to set the ice runway up again in – 60 winds, not that bad but the pumps for the labs, they were out in when the winds were cold. Damn cold.

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