In the midst of World War II, on a fog-laden day in July 1942, an ensemble of fighters and bombers set course for the British Isles during Operation Bolo. As the harsh weather persisted and visibility waned, the planes found themselves unable to complete their journey. The only option was an emergency landing on the treacherous Greenland ice sheet. All crew members were safely evacuated, but the formidable Glacier Girl, accompanied by her squadron of five other P-38 fighters and two B-17 bombers, met a chilly fate. Over the next 50 years, they disappeared beneath a daunting 268 feet of accumulating snow and ice. Fast forward half a century to 1992, when a mix of passion and persistence led the Greenland Expedition Society to undertake a mission that many deemed impossible. After extensive searching and excavation, they located the once-mighty Glacier Girl trapped beneath a frozen fortress. Extracting her from the icy grasp was no easy feat. With the utmost care, Glacier Girl was transported to Kentucky to begin her second lease on life. After diligent repairs, including the installation of two newly manufactured Allison engines, Glacier Girl was ready to fly again. In October 2002, with her engines humming a triumphant tune, Glacier Girl soared once more to dazzle crowds at various air shows.
