Helicopters at Work
The BGR scientists, who are investigating the geological history of the region during the formation and break-up of the Gondwana Supercontinent, came with two helicopters this year. We couldn't wait to publish a picture gallery with the two choppers in action!
-
A small heliport has been set up near the station, in a place that's as protected from strong winds as possible.
© International Polar Foundation
-
Helicopter in front of the station.
© International Polar Foundation
-
Lifting up the repeater antenna to be installed on top of Romnoes Nunatak, on the way to the coast.
© International Polar Foundation
-
And we're off!
© International Polar Foundation
-
Installing the repeater antenna prepared by our in-house radio specialist, Karel Moerman.
© International Polar Foundation
-
The "white hornet" a mono turbine helicopter piloted by Knut
© International Polar Foundation
-
The "blood hornet" piloted by Florien: an A355 double turbine helicopter.
© International Polar Foundation
-
Jacques Richon supervises a safety exercise.
© International Polar Foundation
-
The same exercise, viewed from below.
© International Polar Foundation
-
The "blood hornet" refueling at Crown Bay during a coastal reconnaissance mission.
© International Polar Foundation
-
Landing on an iceberg.
© International Polar Foundation
-
Florian and Jörn: two highly experienced pilots!
© International Polar Foundation
-
Back "home"!
© International Polar Foundation
-
It's hard to imagine there was nothing here just a few years ago!
© International Polar Foundation
