Always sad to see any aeroplane in such a state. Unfortunately, such incidents can be a cost of doing business down there. This one got out and has become high profile, whereas another Basler suffered a similar fate last year upon landing and escaped attention. It was repaired and limped back to Canada (not one of Borek's).
I have not heard of a definite salvage attempt of this one from the polar grapevine, but would be surprised if one has not been made. Time is running out though - outside of the peninsula, everyone is either out or hunkered down for winter by the end of Feb generally.
and fwiw, yes there are strict rules about waste reparitation from the field that are followed to differing degrees by different nations down south. (ie, when in the field, we carry piss drums in the aircraft and crap into bags that are returned to base and burnt). Aircraft wrecks are not always considered "waste" for some reason. There are lots down there that stay very well preserved and make for interesting viewing.
Last edited by compressor stall; 4th Jan 2008 at 22:00.