The Great Achievement (1958)
• September 9th, 1958 • 0h 32min
Documentary
Overview
A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.
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