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Australian Crew Rescues US Researcher in Daring Antarctic Operation

An Australian aviation crew successfully carried out a daring midwinter rescue of a US researcher from Antarctica, highlighting the challenges of operations in extreme conditions. The team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing a plane in total darkness and temperatures of -43°C.

7 Aug, 05:44 — 7 Aug, 05:44
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Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.

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Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

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der-standard7 Aug, 10:47Latest update

Australische Crew rettet US-Forscher aus der Antarktis

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