Small plane demonstrating taking off and landing on a narrow strip of land, a sand bar in the Chena River, at Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Small airplane on Comal River in Fairbanks, Alaska. As part of tour, pilot is demonstrating quickness of takeoff and landing for small airplanes and bush pilots. Seaplanes and airplanes are often the only means of access to remote areas in Alaska. This pilot is taking off and landing on a small sand bar in the river.

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Size: 3728px × 2485px
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Photo credit: © Janice and Nolan Braud / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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