Helicopter returning to Coast Guard Icebreaker 'Eastwind'

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DescriptionA helicopter returns to the flight deck of the Coast Guard Icebreaker 'Eastwind' after surveying possible channel routes through thick pack ice in Antarctic waters. The 'Eastwind' escorting the Navy cargo ship 'Arneb' (AKA-56) makes use of the helicopter as an indispensable 'seeing-eye in frozen seas. Helicopters seek out the most advantageous routes for icebreakers and report their findings back to the task group commander| 24/12/62PhotographerUnknownSeason1962-1963Date Taken1962-12-24 Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

1962-1963 SeasonOriginalPrintCopyright OwnerAntarctica New Zealand Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

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LocationRoss Sea Last edited by: Adrienne Farr

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