From the photo collection of
AFCM Michael P. Selke (Ret)
Ice Maintenance Masterchief 1989-1990
 
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There was a tree in Antarctica '89, a couple before and one after that I know of. Hut 7 was the CPO's, hut 8 the O's, the hut with the flag was the gym
 
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First balloon launch '89.
 
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We had every thing down there in '90, a German Dornier with skies pictured above. Also had the standard Kiwi 130's, German 130's, Italian 130's (no helos), and we even had a Canadian Otter with skies.
 
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The above flag was the "Herc" flag, twas run up the mast whenever all the 130's were in an up status. A helo with circle and slash and the words "not on my ice." There was a great rivalry between the helos and hercs (a good one) that provided a little diversion and entertainment. 
 
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All six of the damn things invaded the herc space. They came down to the ice runway to see if they could use the helo hanger pictured.
 
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Helo Hanger at Willy Field
We even had it heated for them.
 
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A closer look. I don't know if they got the plans from lockheed or if lockheed got the plans from them.
Had to communicate with hand signals and pictures/drawings to find out what they needed for maint support.
 
 
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Taken through binoculars from maint control, ice runway, looking under a 130 wing '90.

 

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