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Globemaster II at Harewood Airport

Globemaster II at Harewood Airport

1950s

The United States Air Force Globemaster II aeroplane arrives at Harewood Airport. Nicknamed "Old Shakey" the heavy-lift cargo aircraft was used to assist supply operations to Operation Deep Freeze at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

Area: North West / Airport

Contributor: Merle Conaghan

Source: Entry in the 2015 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH15-036

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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