AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: FINSE FINALE!

The weather conditions would prove more intense than ever anticipated at Finse, Norway in March/April, 1979, as one of the worst winters in the country's history continues, resulting in The Empire Strikes Back's second unit, only partially completing the epic snow battle and other needed scenes/inserts, gets ready to return home. But not before they and Mark Hamill pose outside the Finse 1222 ski resort hotel for a final photo call, celebrating the comradeship and their incredible and unforgettable time spent there...

The Second Unit team lark about for another posed shot-note the Hoth soldier dummy high-up far right amidst their ranks.