ANTARCTIC SEASON OPENING

30.09.2011

The 2011/12 Antarctic summer season will officially be opened today with the arrival of the US Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft to Christchurch and a combined United States/ New Zealand season opening function at the Wigram Air Force Museum. The C 17 Globemaster will be opened to the public on Saturday 1 October at Christchurch International Airport from 10.30am to 12.30pm. On Sunday at 11am there will also be a “South to Antarctica” church service at the Christ’s College Chapel.