A Lockheed LC-130H from the 109th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard parked on the ramp at Christchurch, New Zealand between deployments to the ICE in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE 2001 to Amundsen-Scott station at the South Pole. The aircraft is equipped with skis, which allow it to operate on the Antarctic snow pack. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE 2001 Base: Christchurch State: Canterbury Country: New Zealand (NZL) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG

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