When The Military Discovered The Plane That Was Hidden For 30 Years, It Was A Watershed Moment

Published on 10/26/2021
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They Were Left Behind

The native Inuit people have removed the majority of the useful items left behind at Bluie East Two over the last 70 years. Anything that couldn’t be carried away on foot or in small fishing boats, however, was left behind.

They Were Left Behind

They Were Left Behind

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It Wasn’t Just Machinery

Old photos from the time the facility was being built also show that it took more than just machinery to build the airstrip. There were also large crates of explosives used. After all, East Greenland isn’t exactly the kind of place where large complexes are easy to construct or maintain.

It Wasn't Just Machinery

It Wasn’t Just Machinery

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