Ravens Mountains

Ravens Mountains (80°20′S 155°25′E / 80.333°S 155.417°E / -80.333; 155.417Coordinates: 80°20′S 155°25′E / 80.333°S 155.417°E / -80.333; 155.417) is a symmetrical group of mountains on the west side of Hughes Basin in Britannia Range. The mountains are 12 nautical miles (22 km) long and rise to 2130 m in Doll Peak. Named after the 109 Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard which has provided logistical support to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) for several years beginning in 1988. Ravens is a nickname associated with the Airlift Wing.

Notable peaks

Aldi Peak (80°17′S 154°50′E / 80.283°S 154.833°E / -80.283; 154.833) is a peak rising to 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) at the west end of the Ravens Mountains. Named after Louis M. Aldi who served as the 109 Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant during the transition of Lockheed LC-130 operations from the U.S. Navy to the Air National Guard

References

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Ravens Mountains" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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