The U.S. response units were equipped with Willys MB jeeps and snowcats and the use of military gliders was contemplated, but these were quite useless in the alpine conditions, so rescue teams had to proceed on foot.
The U.S. response units were equipped with Willys MB jeeps and snowcats. The use of military gliders was contemplated. These were quite useless in the alpine conditions. Rescue teams had to proceed on foot.