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Taxying for departure to the Middle East. It will return early the following morning.. 02-1098. Boeing C-17A Globemaster III. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 6 million screened photos online!

C-17 Globemaster deploying flares

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The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 169,000lb (76,657kg). It has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system allows a crew of three (the pilot, co-pilot and…