A SPECIALLY adapted aircraft built to withstand the extreme temperatures of the Antarctic will be showcased in the relative warmth of the Cotswolds at the Royal International Air Tattoo this summer.
The De Havilland Canada Twin Otter is taking a break from the British Antarctic Survey to join the static display aircraft at the world famous airshow at RAF Fairford on July 12 and 13.
Built to withstand temperatures of up to -75C, the fleet of four Twin Otters and one De Havilland Canada Dash-7 flies during the Antarctic Summer from October to March, before the winter cold and dark make flying too difficult.
The Twin Otters support a wide variety of transport and science operations in Antarctica, including airborne surveys, and are equipped with skis for landing on snow and ice.
Chief Pilot Alan Meredith, from British Antarctic Survey, said: "We are really looking forward to showcasing one of our aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo in July, and being able to highlight more about the work of BAS."
Robert Windsor, Aircraft Operations Manager for RIAT, said: "The Twin Otter is a fascinating addition to the static display at this summer's airshow, showing the huge variety of aircraft in use around the world."
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