Kenn Borek Air crew says South Pole rescue mission 'just got away in time' before blizzard hit - News Summed Up

Kenn Borek Air crew says South Pole rescue mission 'just got away in time' before blizzard hit


Extra fuel tanks take up lotsa room for long flight to South Pole pic.twitter.com/rkCfhAfkr6 — @cbccolleen After safely landing at the South Pole, the crew rested and had dinner. With no tarmac runway at the South Pole, the aircraft landed in darkness on compacted snow. The Calgary company provides contractual logistical support to the foundation's Antarctic research programs. The Calgary-based Kenn Borek Air team made the perilous 10-hour journey last month from Chile to Rothera, Antarctica, in two Twin Otter planes.


Source: CBC News July 05, 2016 14:28 UTC



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