Australian aviation team pulls off 'extraordinary' midwinter rescue of US expeditioner in Antarctica
- An Australian team has pulled off a rare and daring midwinter aero-medical evacuation of a United States expeditioner in Antarctica.
- Australian aviation company Skytraders said it mobilised its Airbus A319 after an "urgent request for assistance" late last month.
- After an initial attempt was delayed due to severe weather, Skytraders said it was able to depart Hobart on July 31 at 2:44am.
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- An Australian team has pulled off a rare and daring midwinter aero-medical evacuation of a United States expeditioner in Antarctica.
- Australian aviation company Skytraders said it mobilised its Airbus A319 after an "urgent request for assistance" late last month.
- After an initial attempt was delayed due to severe weather, Skytraders said it was able to depart Hobart on July 31 at 2:44am.
Sources: Abc