Miles O'Brien@milesobrien.comopen.substack.com/pub/milesobr...open.substack.comThe Sun Shines, and the Rotors Spin, at ThwaitesAs the helicopters take to the air, the race is on to reach the scientific holy grail.19/1/26, 2:20 am·1 repost·5 likes
John M Flores@johnflores.bsky.social19 JanLove this story, sir. Thanks for bringing us along. Production question - are you there with a small crew or doing it all yourself?1
Miles O'Brien@milesobrien.com20 Jan I'm here with Director of Photography, Nevan Swanson, and Producer, Editor, and Photographer Kate Tobin.11
John M Flores@johnflores.bsky.social23 JanPlease tell them that I really appreciate their work - what a once-in-a-lifetime assignment!11
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