Flying the Arctic route

The small twin otter planes that connect Grise Fiord to the rest of the world are crucial. Here, Charlie Bird meets some new arrivals and talks to the pilots about working the route

Flying into Grise Fiord

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 16:26

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