2 Hebert clamps securing the end of the Willy transfer hose, waiting for the next reel of hose to be connected.
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Sun and Wind at Hut Point
A short walk to Hut Point on on Ross Island to watch some of the long sunset.
Filter Change at the Helo Port
Dan in front of a fueling station at the helo port. Spent the day changing filters in the different stations to open the helo port for the summer season.
Clearing the Pax Terminal from a Snow Drift
Fuelie Sean shoveling a snow drift from the passenger terminal at Phoenix Airfield, trying to open a clearing for the fuel tank to receive fuel for heating.
Constructing the Ice Pier
Workers removing blown snow from a recent con 1 storm off of the ice pier at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Back at McMurdo Station
Arrived back here a few weeks ago to begin another season. Staying for a couple of months for WinFly before heading to South Pole station for the summer.
Snow Machine All Day
Line Rider for the day dury a Willy transfer. Rode up and down the entire hose lay from about 9:00 until 17:00. Thankfully the weather was pretty nice and I did not have to warm up often.
Williams Airfield Fuel Pits
Thank You For Choosing the Ross Island International Airport
