Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his party ride Weasels visits an old buried U.S. base camp of "Little America" #1 and #2, from the 1930's on Antarctica. Captain Vernon Boyd of U.S. Marine Corps enters inside a ventilating hatch. Food and supplies preserved for several years beneath the ice are taken out. Admiral Byrd exits the hatch.
Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Aboard the USS Mount Olympus, the U.S. Navy tries under water survival techniques in the icy cold waters of Antarctica. Sailors wearing special survival suits plunge in icy cold water. Sailors emerge out of the water unharmed.
Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Aboard the USS Mount Olympus in Antarctica, a U.S. Navy sailor feeds fish and vitamins to emperor and rockhopper penguins.
Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Two LVTs (landing vehicle tracked) hauling supply sledges move along the icy surface of Antarctica. American flags mounted on them. A DC-3's landing gear wheels are replaced with snow skis to adapt its landing. Oil is pumped into the plane through special pumps. Plane takes off.
Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Commander of the U.S. navy destroyer USS Brownson (DD-518). Captain George Dufek makes an exploration voyage to Mount Erebus, Antarctica's most active volcano. Captain Dufek falls into icy cold water when his flying fox (Zip line) snaps while boarding a ship. Rescue boat rushes to his aid. Dufek grabs the lifeline and is rescued
Relates to the U.S. Antarctic expedition,Operation High Jump. Western Group Commander, U.S. Navy Captain Charles Bond, commander aboard the USS Henderson destroyer near Shackleton Shelf in Antarctica, debriefs the pilots and the crew. Food and supplies shown for the land expedition. PBM-5 Mariner flying boat aircraft takes off from the water with aid of jet assist bottles. Pilot of the PBM discharges spent jet-assist bottles and clears windshield. Aerial shots of the Shackleton Shelf. Discovery of a chain of land and warm water lakes free of ice or snow. Beard contest abroad the deck of the Seaplane Tender Currituck. Captain gives titles to the winners.