What to do when your giant snowblower breaks down in Antarctica, the runway’s still covered in snow, and the nearest parts are several thousand kilometres away? Call in the Royal Australian Air Force!
20 September 2018: a successful airdrop of replacement parts near Casey station will ensure our Wilkins ice runway opens in time for this summer's operations of the Australian Antarctic Program.
Full story here: http://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2018/airdrop-ensures-australias-antarctic-runway-opens-on-schedule#v221276
