Boeing C17 Globemaster 1

by Louise Merigot

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Boeing C17 Globemaster 1

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Louise Merigot

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Photograph - Photography - Photo Artwork

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Boeing C-17 Globemaster. Love to watch these majestic aircraft fly past my house so slow, they just look like they are hanging in the air. Can hear them coming in from quite a distance away, a low roar and rumble. Australia (RAAF) has 8 operational C-17's based in QLD. The C-17A Globemaster is a high-wing four-engine heavy transport aircraft. It is fitted with a cargo bay ramp that allows it to airdrop cargo in-flight, and can operate from unsurfaced runways as short as 3500 feet. Able to carry up to 77 tonnes of cargo, the C-17A's cargo bay can accommodate loads ranging from: an Abrams Tank; four Bushmaster vehicles; or three Black Hawk helicopters.
It can also be converted to a medical rescue aircraft. The C-17A can be refuelled in-flight by the KC-30A, extending its range further.

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September 24th, 2021

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