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Capetonian 15th Jan 2015 16:26

Rescue of a crashed DC3 in the Antarctic
 
Video of the repair and rescue of a DC3 that had a mishap in the Antarctic in December 2012.

17 minutes long - well worth watching from start to finish. Amazing that some of these beautiful and versatile aircraft are still in active service.


Peter-RB 16th Jan 2015 08:52

Well done chaps, a very interesting short film, possibly only do-able with it being the Old Dakota, modern kit may not have been so tolerant of a Glacier type rebuild..!!

:ok::ok:

India Four Two 17th Jan 2015 02:52

Here's a video of the 2009 rescue, when the roles were reversed. Lidia helped rescue a not quite so badly damaged Mia!



Amazing efforts both of them. Major repairs done outside in Antarctic conditions, 10,000 miles from home. Ken Borek Air is a remarkable company.


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