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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Globemaster Swapover

The United States Air Force Boeing C17 Globemaster III 10-0217 initially deployed for operation Deep Freeze 2016/2017 has been swapped out this weekend as part of the ongoing support of the logistical movement of personnel and supplies to Antarctica.

10-0217 arrived Christchurch 29 September from Hickam as "Reach 160" and made its first run to Antarctica as ICE03 on 03 October. It departed Christchurch 16 October for Hickam as "Reach 664".

Thanks to Helen Oakes for the photos. 
08-8192 arrived Christchurch 15 October from Hickam as "Reach 664" and made its first run to Antarctica as ICE10 on 17 October.

Meanwhile, Federal Aviation Administration Challenger N86 arrived at Christchurch 15 October from Pago Pago as "Flight Check 86" ahead of its trip to Antarctica to conduct aerodrome and navigation aid calibration duties. Presumably it will assist with the activation of ice runway Phoenix. 




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