“It was totally worth our MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) Airvan pilots and plane being caked in mud – as this isolated village in the mountains of Papua, New Guinea, now has an airstrip, which will be a lifeline to receive vital help such as medical supplies.”
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Great video. Brought back memories of when I worked in Papua New Guinea with the US Navy. When I retire, I look forward to participating in medical/missionary missions like this. Good luck and God bless.