Image Gallery: December 2006
RAAF C-17 Globemaster arrives at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley
07 December 2006
The arrival of the first of four C-17A Globemaster aircraft, A41-206, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley heralded a new era in aviation for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). After a perfect touchdown by United States Air Force Exchange Officer Major Lee Guthrie, accompanied by Commanding Officer No.36 Squadron Wing Commander Linda Corbould, OAM, and her crew.
The crowd consisted of local dignitaries, RAAF members, and the general public who were given a tour of the inside of RAAF's new C-17A. Ipswich Mayor Councillor Paul Pisasale officially welcomed the the crew to the City of Ipswich. Air Commodore Glen Steed, Commander Air Lift Group, Wing Commander John Martin, Base Commander RAAF Base Amberley and Member for Ipswich West, Wayne Wendt also addressed the crowd.
| 20061206raaf8159336_026 Guests line up for their first look inside the C-17A Globemaster. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_004 The C-17A Globemaster flying over the assembled crowd at RAAF Base Amberley. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_017 The C-17 Globemaster III completes its historic maiden flight, landing at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley for the first time. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_054 Pictured are members of the crew arriving with their delivery 'key'. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_082 Commander Air Lift Group Air Commodore Glen Steed, talking to the assembled media on the hardstand. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_088 Commander Air Lift Group Air Commodore Glen Steed (left) and the Commanding Officer of No.36 Squadron, Wing Commander Linda Corbould in front of the C-17A Globemaster. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061206raaf8500210_094 No.36 Squadron C-17A co-pilot Flight Lieutenant Scott Hyland, 26, near the rear ramp of the aircraft. (Date taken: 06 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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