McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) C-17 Globemaster III

 

McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) C-17A Globemaster III 77172. Photo by Bob Franklin

 

The C-17 Globemaster III was developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of Boeing. The design dates back to the 1980's and the Aircraft first flew on the 15th September 1991. The C-17 is used for rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo to main operating bases and forward operating bases throughout the World. The C-17 went into the service in 1993, with the primary users being United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Canadian Forces.

 

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin and Bruce Martin