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NP-32 Polar station's Russian researchers are safe
Moscow, Russia - Two helicopters succeeded in landing on the ice
Twelve researchers of the NP-32 Artic station which sank in 30 minutes last March 6 are safe (see for details AVIONEWS). A Mi-26 Halo helicopter and a Mi-8 Hip succeeded in flying over this area after weather conditions had prevented any rescue attempt during previous days. These choppers were able to land on the ice though their crews were worried, while the researchers escaped to such a disaster...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59716
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency