View of helicopter takeoff, rope can be seen being tied to airlift material in the view, Forney Ridge Parking Area, North Carolina

TitleView of helicopter takeoff, rope can be seen being tied to airlift material in the view, Forney Ridge Parking Area, North Carolina

CreatorDel Condon, David

CollectionsNegatives of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Descriptive InformationHelicopter airlift to deliver construction materials from Forney Ridge parking area to shelter sites at Double Springs Gap and Ice Water Springs. Helicopter rising with load at Forney Ridge parking area. 32 tons of construction materials were transported in 17 flying hours. Shelters constructed by APW workers.Trail Shelter Construction, II-B-(4)-TS-7469, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Visitor use buildings - Trail Shelters

LocationsForney Ridge Parking Area, Swain County, North Carolina, United States(35.55648,-83.49488)

TopicsHelicopters
Public shelters
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biosphere Reserve (N.C. and Tenn.)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biosphere Reserve (N.C. and Tenn.)

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