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TIL in 1974, a Soviet plane was forced to land in Gambell, Alaska, after running out of fuel. The crew was greeted by the locals who helpfully provided heating and food for the stranded airmen. The next day an Air Force plane brought in fuel and the plane returned home without further incident.

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