Antarctic runway. This temporary runway was created using a piste groomer to groom and smooth the snow. It measures 3 kilometres in length and include

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Antarctic runway. This temporary runway was created using a piste groomer to groom and smooth the snow. It measures 3 kilometres in length and includes a turning circle (left) and a refuelling area (upper right). The runway will be used by Hercules LC130 aircraft. Photographed in the 2005/2006 summer season.

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Photo credit: © DAVID VAUGHAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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