The flag raising ceremony at Scott Base on 20 January 1957

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From left: Capt H Kirkwood, RNZN, Sir Edmund Hillary, Leader, NZ party, Admiral GJ Dufek USN, [Dufek's aide], Capt H Ruegg, Administrator of the Ross Dependency, USN Officer, AS Helm Secretary Ross Sea Committee, Sgt LW Tarr RNZAF, Cdr Flynn USN and other members of the NZ and US expeditions. The ensign was raised on Captain Scott's flagpole obtained from the Discovery Hut at nearby Hut Point flag being raised by seamen from the Endeavour

PhotographerJohn ClaydonEventTrans Antarctic Expedition Last edited by: Jenny Ryan

Date Taken1957OriginalNegativeCopyright OwnerAntarctica New Zealand Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

No. People>10 Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

LocationScott Base Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

Geolocation^[1]Position^[2] Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

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AttributionPhoto by [Photographer name if known] ©Antarctica New Zealand Pictorial Collection [Image No] [Year] Last edited by: Jenny Ryan

KeywordScott Base - exterior,History,Trans Antarctic ExpeditionScott Base - Personnel,History,Trans Antarctic ExpeditionTAE,History,Trans Antarctic ExpeditionIGY,History,Trans Antarctic ExpeditionImage LocationTAE CabinetCD TAE (2)

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John Claydon

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Scott Base

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