Logistic Support

Major requirements requested from Antarctic division were the usual items of field equipment, fuel and food. Helicopter time requested was 20 hours, this being based on helo movements from both Scott Base and Vanda Station. In the event fewer flights originated from Vanda than was expected and VUWAE helo time ran short with consequent cuts in the programme. However co-operation from Jim Newman, OIC, and John Stanton, Deputy OIC, Scott Base, minimised these cuts to some extent. It is suggested that more flexible helicopter time allocation and allowances for deviations from the planned schedule would enable completion of scientific programmes.