A member of the 109th Airlift Wing performs pre-flight checks on an LC-130 Skibird headed to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, at Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica, Christchurch, New Zealand, February 6th, 2026. The 109th Airlift Wing supports the United States Antarctic Program with their unique ability to land on icy and snowy runways, allowing them to complete missions in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan Sherwood)
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.10.2026 11:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9558896 |
| VIRIN: | 260206-F-ZB472-1193 |
| Resolution: | 5238x3742 |
| Size: | 2.6 MB |
| Location: | CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY, NZ |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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