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News Release 08-194
NSF Plays Major Role in Complex International Evacuation of an Injured Australian from Antarctica
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A ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 refuels in Antarctica.
Credit: Bob Koch / National Science Foundation
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An LC-130 Hercules over NSF's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in February 2008.
Credit: Dr. Keith Vanderlinde [Any commercial use of this image requires photographer's permission.]
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The temporary ice runway at Australia's Davis Station (at left).
Credit: Australian Antarctic Division
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The approach to Davis Station (at right).
Credit: Australian Antarctic Division
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The route taken by the medevac flight.
Credit: National Science Foundation
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