Norse 787 Heavy- First Dreamliner in Antarctica

[RIZ003]

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Longboat 787 Heavy

On 15 November 20, Norse Atlantic 787 Heavy took off from Cape Town, South Africa, carrying 49 scientists and 12 tons of essential supplies for the Norwegian Antarctic bases. 5h 30min later, the 787-9 touched down at Troll Airfield- the first 787 in Antarctica.

Lifting off from Cape Town

Climbing out with Table Mountain in the background

The last spar of land

Cruising high above the Southern Ocean

Over Antarctica, baby!

Descending into Troll Airfield with a beautiful sunset

Tuff window view

Touchdown!!!

Disembarking after a historic flight

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[caleb2003148]

Awesome flight, story, and pictures! Thanks for the effort you put into this great post.

[RIZ003]

Thank you for the kind words!

[RomeoDelta]

Nice photos dude, i love the first one it’s a great pic.

[SuperJet115]

Very cool flight, especially now that we have terrain in Antarctica!

[Champtheflyingdog]

ahem, ETOPS would like to speak to you

Jk, great photos and story!

[Alvin_Tee]

nicce! good job

[Kknnkj]

Welcome to the community @Alvin_Tee !

[affectus]

Wow! Such a great post and pictures

[Alvin_Tee]

Thanks @Kknnkj