RAF C-17 Globemaster celebrates 20 years at Brize Norton
It is 20 years today since the first C-17 Globemaster III arrived at RAF Brize Norton. The C-17 is the most powerful aircraft in the RAF, capable of delivering strategic effect anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. Today, 99 Squadron is one of only eight C-17 operators outside the US, and the UK is the only nation in Europe to operate an independent fleet of C-17s. C-17 loaded with freight and personnel to support Operation Ruman, humanitarian support of hurricane Irma. Picture MOD Crown Copyright Providing support to Operation Herrick in Afghanistan was initially the core o...
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