River Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 UK WOUNDED HEROES' POLAR CHALLENGE The team and a microlight Wednesday January 23,2013 WOUNDED servicemen yesterday unveiled their most daring expedition – as the first people to fly to the South Pole by microlight. The Flying for Freedom group of soldiers and RAF personnel whose injuries include lost limbs or partial paralysis will attempt their epic journey from November next year. This is the ultimate challenge. I want to be part of a British attempt on a world record. Former Para Jamie Hull They aim to cover 3,000 miles in temperatures as low as –30C (–22F) and hope to raise £1.2million for the expedition. Former Para Jamie Hull, 37, who was burned in a plane crash, said: “This is the ultimate challenge. I want to be part of a British attempt on a world record.”
Sapphire Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 :wtf:Lost limbs, partial paralysis, burned in plane crash? And that's before they even get to the South Pole.
facthunter Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Fire and Ice. The pilots environment. I can't imagine how you would keep warm in an open cockpit. Temps of -30c?. I think it can get colder than that. The chill factor makes the effect worse. Nev
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