U.S. SUPPLY FLIGHTS
“Situation Not Serious”
“Our ice runway at McMurdo Sound appears in no immediate danger,” said Rear-Admiral George Dufek, United States Antarctic commander, last night. “However, because of a crack that has developed in the bay ice north of the field as well as the breaking up of portions of our access road, we have suspended Globemaster operations for the present.
“A period of heavy weather with easterly winds is anticipated. If the runway survives this period and low temperatures continue, we may be able to resume Globemaster operations in 10 days to two weeks.
“The situation is not serious as far as our total operation is concerned. The extra supplies to be dropped at the South Pole and Byrd bases were desirable but not absolutely necessary at this time. As it stands, our bases are fully self-sustaining until March next year with their present supplies.” Rear-Admiral Dufek said that if the Globemasters did not return the icebreaker Glacier would be employed to evacuate the remaining summer support personnel.
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Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28513, 17 February 1958, Page 10
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