Passenger jet makes historic landing in Antarctica: officials (for scientists&research staff only)

AFP on Yahoo ^ | 12/12/07 | AFP

[Ditto]

It might need miles of runway.

It's a jet. It does not need traction to take off.

[Jeff Chandler]

This is Bush’s fault.

[-=SoylentSquirrel=-]

"...Actually this is kind of exciting. The Aussies will have a place to run when the Chinese invade from their North in a few years.
They better ramp up their military air functions for cold weather, so they can hide their air force there for a counter attack against the ChiComs..."

Dude, that's almost straight outa Jeff Head's book!

[Old Professer]

I was thinking we had another “Wrong-way Corrigan” incident here with a headline-seeking cockpit jockey.

[Old Professer]

Better keep the wheel bearings warm.

[Ditto]

Roger that.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

"Check the tires and windshield, will you? You'll have to steam a runway. Can you do that in three minutes? Surface snow is hard on the landing gear".

[Balata]

We were ice qualified and flew C-141's to antarctica frequently back in the early 70's. Little America and McMurdo.

[dighton]

Neat pic. Thanks for posting.

[Balata]

This particular C-141 is the stretch version. They did that in the late 70’s. Giving it the ability to refuel in flight and putting two crews on board allowed it to litterally fly forever.