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Thursday, 31 July, 2003 10:26
Everest, The High Life

RAF Mountain Rescue Service on Everest

The first ascent of Everest by an RAF team took place in 2001. This film, shot on handycams by the climbers themselves, follows the RAF Mountain Rescue Service as they climb the difficult north ridge in Tibet.

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This film was compiled by Flight Lieutenant Ted Atkins FRGS RAF and shot by amateur cameramen among the team. The route chosen for this, the first ever ascent by an RAF team, was the original British route via the North Ridge, where Mallory and Irvine lost their lives.

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