A U.S. Air Force Reserve C-141
A U.S. Air Force Reserve C-141 flew to the South Pole on July 10 in response to a medical emergency to help a doctor wintering-over in Antarctica who discovered a lump in her breast. Since evacuation is not an option during the southern winter, a parachute drop of medical supplies and equipment was...
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