C-17 Globemaster III (McDonnell Douglas / Boeing, USA)

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The 3rd Airlift Squadron spearheaded the testing of a new C-17 Globemaster III combat offloading procedure known as Method C...

A normal C-17 Method A combat offload consists of opening the cargo door, unlocking a pallet, then using inertia to slide the pallet off the ramp.

Method C allows aircrews to safely deliver palletized cargo off the aft ramp without the use of forklifts or other types of aircraft cargo handling vehicles.

With Method C, a pallet will be moved to the ramp then locked into the rail system and attached to a winch. Then the ramp is lowered and angled to 12 inches off the ground, allowing the pallet to be winched out slowly. This will allow the pallet to slide down the ramp and be gently lowered to the ground. Finally, the winch is disconnected before the plane taxis forward allowing the pallet to completely drop to the ground.

 

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Boeing discloses customer interest in restarting C-17 production...

 

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C-17 Launching Ballistic Missile ...

The mock medium-range ballistic missile was launched from a C-17 as part of a recent test of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system.

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Why a Civilian Defense Employee Died After a C-17 Test Flight Last Year?

 

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U.S. Air Force Emergency Takeoff: C-17 Globemaster III Crew at Full Throttle #usa #usarmy #US #canada #France #uk

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A part from a C-17 heavy transport (the tail cone) fell from the aircraft in flight and landed in a school parking lot in S. Carolina (US). No one was hurt and no property damage reported.

Tail cone believed to be from a C-17 lands in school parking lot in Hanahan

(UPDATE)– A Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III landed safely after a malfunction in flight, Joint Base officials detailed Thursday night.The crew of th

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Tail cone believed to be from Boeing C-17 lands in school parking lot: source

Part of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell out of the sky and landed in a South Carolina school parking lot Thursday, according to a source.

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The Department of Defense Inspector General investigation reviewed 46 different parts and found “the Air Force did not pay a fair and reasonable prices” for 12 of them...

Watchdog: Air Force Overpaid for C-17 Spare Parts

The Department of Defense Inspector General found the Air Force paid nearly $1 million more than it should have on some C-17 spare parts.

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Audit of C‑17 Spare Parts Pricing

 

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Interesting Photos of a Canadian CC-177 Globemaster III Transporting Great War Fighters in 2017

100 years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a Canadian CC-177 transported seven World War One fighters to France.

Interesting Photos of a Canadian CC-177 Globemaster III Transporting Great War Fighters in 2017

100 years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a Canadian CC-177 transported seven World War One fighters to France. April, 1917. The Great War is in full

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U.S. Air Force C-17s Might Soon Fly with Drag-Reducing Microvanes, Saving $14 Million in Fuel Costs Annually

Six aircraft have been modified for a six-month evaluation before the microvanes, small 3D-printed devices similar to thin blades, are installed across the USAF’s C-17 fleet.

U.S. Air Force C-17s Might Soon Fly with Drag-Reducing Microvanes, Saving $14 Million in Fuel Costs Annually

Six aircraft have been modified for a six-month evaluation before the microvanes, small 3D-printed devices similar to thin blades, are installed across

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Az elmúlt évekhez hasonlóan tegnap ismét városunkba érkezett a Brit Királyi Légierő egyik C-17-ese (ZZ147)...

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C-17’s ‘Silver Bullet’ Airstream Trailer Pod Used By Secretary Of Defense Hegseth On First Overseas Trip

The Silver Bullet Command and Control Modules are scheduled to be replaced later this year after more than three decades of service.

C-17's 'Silver Bullet' Airstream Trailer Pod Used By Secretary Of Defense Hegseth On First Overseas Trip

The Silver Bullet Command and Control Modules are scheduled to be replaced later this year after more than three decades of service.

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GKN Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with Boeing to provide fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use) engines

Leveraging 15+ years of experience in PW2000 fan blade repairs, GKN Aerospace will deliver high-quality, efficient repair solutions for this critical military platform from its new state-of-the-art site in San Diego.

 

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USAF C-17 ‘Elvis from Memphis’ flying low level through Lake District...

The UK is divided into several low-level flying areas (LFA). The Lake District is LFA 17 – which covers the Lake District National Park and Cumbria – allowing aircraft to fly through designated corridors at low levels. This area is frequently visited by the RAF and USAF in various planes and helicopters.

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Video shows USAF C-17 ‘Elvis from Memphis’ flying low level through Lake District

Video shows USAF C-17 Gloobemaster III airlifter ‘Elvis from Memphis’ flying low level through Lake District

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Boeing In Talks To Restart C-17 Production...

Boeing In Talks To Restart C-17 Production

The ability to operate from short fields and haul heavy loads at jet speeds is coveted, but a C-17 production restart would be far from easy. Few airlifters combine the ability to operate from short fields and haul tanks, but a C-17 production restart would be far from easy.

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A Boeing készen áll a C-17-es gyártás újra indítására Japán érdeklődése miatt

Exclusive: Boeing Ready to Restart U.S. C-17 Military Transport Aircraft Production Following Japan Interest

Exclusive: Boeing Ready to Restart U.S. C-17 Military Transport Aircraft Production Following Japan Interest

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WASHINGTON, August 26, 2025

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Sustainment Support for an estimated cost of $861 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy equipment and services to support contractor logistics support sustainment for the United Kingdom’s C-17 (Globemaster III) aircraft fleet. The following non-MDE items will be included: engine components, parts, and accessories; major and minor modifications; computer program identification numbers; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $861 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a key NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring the operational readiness of the Royal Air Force. Its C-17 aircraft fleet provides strategic airlift capabilities that directly support U.S. and coalition operations around the world. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the United Kingdom.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

 

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The C-17’s mismatched under-fuselage sponsons put it in an exotic category of asymmetric fixed-wing aircraft designs.

The Unusual Asymmetry Of The C-17 Globemaster III...

The Unusual Asymmetry Of The C-17 Globemaster III

The C-17’s mismatched under-fuselage sponsons put it in an exotic category of asymmetric fixed-wing aircraft designs. The C-17’s mismatched under-fuselage sponsons put it in an exotic category of asymmetric fixed-wing aircraft designs.

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In the wake of an intense storm, Alaska Air National Guard Airmen evacuated more than 500 residents by C-17 Globemaster III aircraft this week as heavy storm surges flooded many villages in the state’s western region.

Alaska Air Guard Evacuates Hundreds of Typhoon Victims Via C-17 | Air & Space Forces Magazine

Alaska Air National Guard members evacuated more than 500 residents by C-17 this week as heavy storm surges flooded villages in the region.

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