Air International 2019-11
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I.Harding, K.Wills - Sub-zero maintenance /Military/
During snow, freezing temperatures and darkness. Bardufoss has the worst of weather conditions to endure.
Digging out a Merlin, and towing it back to the hangar.
Marshalling a Merlin helicopter in bitter sub-zero temperatures.
The Bardufoss hangar provides shelter from the snow and illumination, but little difference in temperature.
Watching over a colleague while performing engine maintenance.
Pushing an extinguisher cart in snowy, freezing conditions.
Moving a generator on the flight line makes for tough work at -15°C.
This towing tug looks powerful but does not look geared for such snowy conditions.
Taking some punishment, Sailors and Royal Marines work on a rotor blade with their bare hands.