The NASA P3 returned to Thule today following aircraft maintenance at Wallops Island VA.
We are anticipating resuming OIB science missions tomorrow.

NASA 426 on short final approach to Thule

NASA 426 on landing with South Mountain in the background.

NASA 426 and the Thule “follow me” truck taxiing to the ramp, with the Greenland Icecap in the background.

Nathan Kurtz’s photo of the P3 approaching Thule, taken from the sea ice while on a dog sled expedition.

An assortment of Easter goodies at the evening science briefing brought to Thule by our returning flight crew!
Thanks!