 Ralph checks the latest satelite imagery before we launch. |
 The company had three of its planes in Nome, two for the Walrus and one for Bowhead whales. |
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 Because of the very cold temperatures, covers were used to prevent ice accumulation. |
 The nacelles were covered and heaters ran all night to keep the engines on the 680 from freezing. |
 The big orange exposure suit was usefull for all the work outside required before and after each flight. |
 We used this 680 for the "low" work involving photographs of Walrus groups from about 3000 feet. |
 This is our crew of pilots and scientists. |
 This 690 did the high work at 21000 feet with the infrared scanner. |
 Our fearless leader - Ralph. |
 The pilot, principle scientist and iscanner technician. |
 This is the Bowhead Whale surveyors with their 690. |
 On this day they took a whaling captain along for his expertise on bowheads. |
 Mark and Brad were our scientists on the walrus photo ship. |
 Looking for walrus. |
 The camera pointed down through the camera port. |
 Brad taking photos of the walrus. |
 Can't show you the walrus pictures, but the ice is pretty! |