Africa - Egypt
Oct. 10, 1973 - Zaire River Expedition for Explorers.: A 14 - strong international expedition which plans to navigate the 2, 718 mile zaire River from its source near the Zambian border toanana on the Atlantic, will leave for Central Africa next Autumn. It will be led by major John Blashford - Snell, Chairman of the Scientific Exploration Society. Photo shows Major John Blashford - Snell, who will be leading next year's Zaire River expedition, watched by members of his team as he examined a rocket - fired grappling line at a London press conference yesterday. Standing, from left: Mr. Richard Snailham, Capt. Paul Arengo - Jones, Capt. Jim Masters and Warrant officer Richard Festorazzi. Seated: Mrs. Kay Thompson, Capt. Michael Gambier, Mr. Frederick Rodger and Miss Pamela Baker
