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.

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Below is a selection of Photographs of McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) C-17 Globemasters.

 

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin and Bruce Martin