The Douglas Commercial 3 (DC-3) was one of the most mass-produced, well-engineered aircraft in history. Built to last, to land anywhere and never to break, Douglas churned out more than 11,000 of the type before and during World War II. But how many of these 80-year-old aircraft are still flying today?
The 80-year old aircraft that will never die
For an aircraft that was built before the Second World War, you’d be forgiven for assuming most would have been retired by now. So, imagine our surprise when we discovered one had suffered a runway excursion in Colombia in August 2020. Out of…
The Douglas Commercial 3 (DC-3) was one of the most mass-produced, well-engineered aircraft in history. Built to last, to land anywhere and never to break, Douglas churned out more than 11,000 of the type before and during World War II. But how many of these 80-year-old aircraft are still flying today?
The 80-year old aircraft that will never die
For an aircraft that was built before the Second World War, you’d be forgiven for assuming most would have been retired by now. So, imagine our surprise when we discovered one had suffered a runway excursion in Colombia in August 2020. Out of…
Adventures in COVID vaccine administration December 24th, 2020 |
A light breeze blew out of the east, cooling off the already 15 below zero temperatures. The days are short above the Arctic Circle in December. The pink sky of the Arctic s short day brightened the darkness. In Kotzebue a team of medical staff from the Maniilaq Association gears up to head out to surrounding villages.
The novel coronavirus has been at the top of discussions since early this year. As we approach the Christmas holiday a new topic has been overtaking the headlines the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. As the nation braces for widespread vaccine administration, the Arctic is quickly adapting to numerous challenges in regards to this new vaccine. The people of the Arctic are no stranger to embracing change and facing adversity due to rural challenges.