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    LC-130 Hercules Operation Deep Freeze [Image 8 of 8]

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    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is parked on a snow and ice surface in what appears to be a polar or Antarctic environment. Ground support vehicles and equipment surround the aircraft, which has its cargo ramp open, indicating active loading or unloading operations. The aircraft features an orange and red tail livery, suggesting affiliation with a polar research or support program.

    MCMURDO, ANTARCTICA

    01.31.2023

    Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer RJ Stratchko 

    Pacific Air Forces

    230131-N-NX070-2110
    An LC-130 which is a ski-equipped Hercules from 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is offloaded at Williams Field, a compacted snow ice runway at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force–Support Forces Antarctica (JTF–SFA), oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) through Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.31.2023
    Date Posted: 02.02.2023 15:35
    Photo ID: 7611052
    VIRIN: 230131-N-NX070-2110
    Resolution: 4085x2467
    Size: 4.04 MB
    Location: MCMURDO, AQ
    Web Views: 92
    Downloads: 12

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel with hull number 10 is navigating open blue water adjacent to a large ice shelf or ice sheet. The ship features the distinctive red hull and white superstructure typical of USCG icebreaker vessels. The setting appears to be a polar or sub-polar region based on the presence of sea ice in the background.
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    A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped aircraft is operating on a snow/ice runway, likely in Antarctica or the Arctic. The aircraft features distinctive orange tail markings and ski landing gear, with all four turboprop engines running and kicking up snow dust. Green marker flags are visible on the right side, likely delineating the runway boundary.
    A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped transport aircraft is shown on a snow and ice surface with all four turboprop engines running, as evidenced by the motion-blurred propellers. The aircraft bears the serial number 3903 and features the distinctive ski-wheel combination landing gear visible beneath the fuselage. Snow is being blown across the surface by propeller wash, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for takeoff or has recently landed in a polar environment.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is parked on a snow and ice surface in what appears to be a polar or Antarctic environment. Ground support vehicles and equipment surround the aircraft, which has its cargo ramp open, indicating active loading or unloading operations. The aircraft features an orange and red tail livery, suggesting affiliation with a polar research or support program.

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    Operation Deep Freeze
    Joint Task Force–Support Forces Antarctica (JTF–SFA)
    National Science Foundation (NSF)

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