In 1970, ex RAF Kinloss troop Ian Clough died when a serac collapsed on him while descending Annapurna on an expedition with Chris Bonington. Other sites for expeditions have included Alaska's Denali, the first RAF single service ascent of Mount Everest in 2001, and Antarctica, where troops have volunteered for British Antarctic Survey duties.
In 1970, ex RAF Kinloss soldier Ian Clough died during a serac collapse on Annapurna while on an expedition with Chris Bonington. Other destinations for expeditions include Alaska's Denali, the first RAF single service ascent of Mount Everest in 2001, and Antarctica, where troops have volunteered for British Antarctic Survey duties.