The New Zealand Air Force saves 3 Americans from the Antarctic Glossary Station

New ZealandThe Air Force carried out nearly 20 hours of medical evacuation to save three Americans from Antarctica, describing it as a high -risk mission that took place at frozen temperatures and total darkness.

The American National Science Foundation requested the evacuation after three employees at McMurDo station were unable to receive adequate medical treatment on the site.

One of the individuals needed urgent care, while the other two also needed a medical attention and were transferred as a preventive measure, according to the Air Force in New Zealand.

The dean resulting from air, Andy Scott, head of the air component in New Zealand, said that the mid -winter flights to Antarctica are among the most difficult tasks The weather turned, A severe drop on cold and ice in complete darkness.

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“The crew can only try the journey after the detailed analysis of the weather and the plane,” Scott said. “The winter in the United States in Antarctica must create a bodily runway before we can leave by ensuring the preparation of ice and suitable for landing.

He added: “Although it is determined that it is safe, it is still a very difficult environment to fly in night vision glasses due to the harsh weather conditions, which are largely changed at this time of the year and make the precise prediction of the challenge.” “This is, in addition to the lack of airports available to convert them as soon as the plane exceeds a certain point that adds south to the risk, so these tasks are not taken lightly.”

A medical team, including the doctor, accompanied the crew to provide care while flying while returning to the Craysherch.

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The plane was previously placed from Auckland to Kreystech on Sunday, with a crew of preparation for the weather window.

The crew took the decision on Tuesday to travel to Antarctica, and worked all night to complete the mission.

After landing on the ice runway, the plane engines continued to prevent freezing while refueling, Air Force He said.

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the Task back and forth It lasted 19.5 hours, with the plane landing in the Kreystech on Wednesday morning.

McMurDo temperatures decreased to -11 degrees Fahrenheit during the operation, adding to already dangerous conditions.

Melissa Suene, the United States, praised New Zealand, the operation as “flawless”.

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“We are very grateful,” she said.

Reuters contributed to this report.