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Navy Task Force 43 to establish Antarctic bases
Navy Task Force 43 will head for the bottom of the world to set up supply and support bases for U S expeditions exploring Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year 1957 58. Some 1 611 enlisted men, officers, and ships will be in the South Pole area to assist in transport, supply, and housing of scientists. Admiral Richard Byrd leads the expedition with tentative loading schedules for Operation Deep Freeze.
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Harry
W. Brantz
Washington
Navy
Antarctica
Christoas
Bine
Sciéntifte
Reay Adm
Richard B. Byrd
United States
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