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The Davis aerodrome and Australia’s leadership in the Antarctic RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at Wilkins Aerodrome in Antarctica for Operation Southern Discovery 20/21 (Defence Department) Published 3 May 2021 06:00   0 Comments   Since the Davis aerodrome project in Antarctica was proposed in 2018 by the Australian government, there have been continuing debates about the potential environmental costs, as well as its geopolitical implications, in light of Australia’s sovereign claims to 42% of the frozen continent and its adjacent waters. The government has stated the proposed paved runway near the Davis research station will provide “reliable year-round aviation access to Antarctica” in addition to the existing ice runway at Wilkins aerodrome, which is only suitable in summer months.

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