About the book
Many would have called it a day after a near fatal helicopter crash in Antarctica, but helicopter pilots Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill were determined to complete what they had set out to do: claim a new world record as the first to fly a helicopter around the world via the Poles.

Polar First is the magnificent story of Jennifer and Colin's second, and this time successful attempt. The five-and-a-half-month journey took them over some of the world's most beautiful and yet hostile places, from the extremes of desert temperatures and the intense cold of the polar regions to the most dangerous waters on earth, and finally to stand on the bottom and top of the world.

Featuring journal entries and stunning photography, Polar First is an epic tale of their journey over 25 countries, flying more than 33,000 nautical miles. It is a remarkable story of courage and sheer determination.

Besides going for the record, Jennifer and Colin were working with the orphan charity SOS Children's Villages and, in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society, they ran a website for schools called Passport to the Poles, raising awareness about, and giving students the opportunity to take part in, environmental projects. Jennifer and Colin visited many SOS Villages and schools along their route. For more information about their journey, please visit www.polarfirst.com.

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