A rendering of a twin float amphibious modification to an MC-130J Commando II is shown here. Air Force Special Operations Command and private sector counterparts are currently developing a Removable Amphibious Float Modification (RAFM) for the MC-130J, allowing aircraft to take off and land in bodies of water and conduct runway independent operations. (Courtesy photo)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to land at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, to kick off a new rotation of Antarctic Airlift Missions going on from Christchurch, NZ, to Phoenix Air Field, Antarctica. As one of the world’s five Antarctic gateway cities, Christchurch is an official Antarctic hub and welcomes all national Antarctic programs to use Christchurch as their gateway to Antarctica. (Courtesy photo by Graham Fisher)

PHOTO BY: Graham Fisher
VIRIN: 241112-F-TT585-1005.JPG
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CAMERA

Canon EOS 90D

LENS

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1000

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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