A few days ago, my friend @anon36731834 and I adventured From Christchurch, New Zealand down to McMurdo station, Antarctica. I’ve heard stories of how often the New Zealand Air Force flies this route, especially during this time of year. I decided to try the expedition for myself in infinite flight using the C-17. Enjoy some of the photos I’ve captured during the flight!
Flight Details
Server: Training
Aircraft: C-17
Flight Time: 5 hours
Route: NZCH - NZIR
Parked at the Antarctic aprons witnessing the New Zealand sunrise
Taxiing with the main terminal in the background
Taking off of runway 20
Refueling over the Southern Ocean
Me and @anon36731834 mildly bored but still flying along…
Finally landing in McMurdo!
Parked and unloading all our cargo.
Although the flight was almost entirely over the ocean, it was still a fun and enjoyable flight. Thanks for reading, and have a great rest of your day!