Thursday, December 18, 2008

Another New C-17A takes to the Skies

C-17A 07-7182 (P-182) holds short of Rwy 30 prior to departing on its second pre-delivery test flight. (Photo by Michael Carter)
Returns to Long Beach following a successfull second pre-delivery test flight.
(Photo by Michael Carter)

C-17A 07-7182 (P-182) made her maiden flight yesterday 12/17/08 which was a rather blustery day with wind and rain. The C-17A is destined for Charleston Air Force Base and will follow sister C-17A 07-7181 (P-181) which was deliverd last week.

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