8th C-17 Arrives At Amberley, Completing Delivery
November 05 2015
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its eighth and final C-17 strategic airlift at RAAF Base Amberley.
It was welcomed to service on Monday.
The RAAF in April ordered two additional C-17s -- from six to eight -- to enhance its airlift capability, reported Australian Aviation.
The additional aircraft will improve the air force's ability to meet the demands of moving personnel and equipment, particularly during crisis situations, said Air Marshal Leo Davies, the air...
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