61st TCS C-130D 70-484 on the Ice Cap

 Photo by Will Turk, 61st TCS Commander, April 1959

On April 10, 1959, 70-484 and 70-487 were disabled on the Greenland Ice Cap at DYE III. As a result of damage caused by making "open snow" landings, flight procedures were changed and a 6,000 by 200 foot "ski way" was cleared at each DYE site.