South Pole rescue

[JG3]

How bout this for a long rescue flight, just a few days ago. From Calgary, Canada to the South Pole, by Twin Otter STOL aircraft. This company has a track record of such ballsey cold weather remote flying, and that's why they were commissioned to go all the way from Canada to the South Pole in mid-winter (-60F) to rescue a medical case from the the base there. This was right at the southern winter solstice, so flying and landing in total darkness, on packed snow with just flares for markers. Of course they pulled it off with no problems, and that's why they were chosen. What an adventure!

 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/kenn-borek-air-south-pole-june-22-1.3646966

 

That's that same company that salvaged this DC3 from Antarctica several years ago. Just imagine the logistics involved in bringing everything needed for such a major repair. And imagine replacing the landing gear and repairing the wing damage while working on their backs in the snow..... But then they're Canadians and a bit of cold and snow is no big deal, eh....

 

Have a look at this video

 

 

JG

 

 

[facthunter]

Good effort. Being on the South pole in winter is almost inaccessible. The lowest temps tend to be around minus 60 C which is about the same as the tropopause. Nev