- MS 432/1/1;BJ Journal, 6 July 1930 to 19 August 1931, 1 volume
- MS 432/1/2;BJ Angle book, 1930, 1 volume, holograph
Stephenson, British Arctic Air Route Expedition
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- ReferenceGB 15 Alfred Stephenson/British Arctic Air Route Expedition
- Dates of Creation1930-1931
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description2 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The British Arctic Air Route Expedition, 1930-1931 (leader Gino Watkins) sailed north on the Quest in July 1930. The expedition aimed to explore the East coast of Greenland and part of the central ice plateau. Two de Haviland Moth planes were taken. Bases were set up at Angmagsalik and on the ice cap where meteorological observations were conducted.
Arrangement
Chronological