“Photo of Boeing C-17 Globemaster (left) and Lockheed Martin LC-130H Hercules ‘skibird’ on the ramp at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand. The aircraft make frequent flights to Antarctica in support of the National Science Foundation program there.” — Peter Steinerman
Picture of the Day: July 3, 2026
"Skibird" on the ramp at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand.
Key Takeaways:
- Two aircraft, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster and a Lockheed Martin LC-130H Hercules, are stationed at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand.
- They conduct frequent flights to Antarctica, supporting the National Science Foundation program there.
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