The Royal New Zealand Air Force evacuated three people from a U.S. research base in Antarctica on Wednesday after a medical emergency, conducting a rare and highly dangerous mission through volatile weather and 24-hour darkness to rescue the individuals.
New Zealand Air Force Mounts Dangerous Rescue Mission in Antarctica
Three staff members from the National Science Foundation were evacuated from a U.S. research base after a medical emergency. The mission is one of the most challenging for the air force.
