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    Night Vision landings shed light on Antarctic airlift [Image 1 of 2]

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    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft is parked on a snow and ice runway in what appears to be Antarctica. A ground crew marshal wearing a high-visibility yellow vest and red jacket is directing the aircraft using signal paddles. The scene depicts a polar airfield operation under overcast skies.

    MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA

    11.01.2014

    Photo by Jake Chappelle 

    446th Airlift Wing (AFRC)

    A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, is marshaled on Pegasus Runway, Antarctica, during the 2015 Operation Deep Freeze Season. The 446th Airlift "Rainier" Wing partners with its sister unit, the 62nd Airlift Wing, in a total force Team McChord effort to provide airlift support to the Antarctic Program, which manages three research stations year round. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 11.01.2014
    Date Posted: 03.25.2016 14:29
    Photo ID: 2472866
    VIRIN: 160318-F-JB957-000
    Resolution: 2250x1500
    Size: 831.42 KB
    Location: MCMURDO STATION, AQ
    Hometown: CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY, NZ
    Hometown: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US
    Hometown: ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA, US
    Hometown: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS, US

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