Feb 12, 2021 · The mini nails the appearance of an itty bitty baby version of the C-17, a large cargo jet that can carry about 82 tons of troops, supplies, vehicles or whatever else the military needs hauling.

The McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) between the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas.

The trailer for Charleston AFB's miniature C-17 replica, the Spirit of Hope, Liberty and Freedom, after receiving new graphics. The miniature C-17 will travel around the country and be used as a community outreach and recruiting tool.

Nov 13, 2023 · The Air Force's mini C-17 Globemaster III, named "the Spirit of Hope, Liberty and Freedom," was built over the span of four years by members of the 315th and 437th Airlift Wings, Charleston...

Feb 15, 2021 · The U.S. Air Force’s 315th Airlift Wing has a miniature C-17 Globemaster III transport. Air Force personnel built the nearly 2-ton model from a utility vehicle.

An operational C-17 Globemaster dwarts a miniature version on the flightline at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The smaller vehicle can be driven and started as a utility vehicle that was modified over a 5-year period by volunteers from the active-duty...

Jun 7, 2021 · USAF, or The United States Air Force, has a "baby" C-17, otherwise known as the miniature version of the popular military cargo plane that is used to bring supplies and soldiers to various...

Jul 6, 2016 · This was the mini C-17's first trip across the pond and was a huge hit at Yeovilton Air Day 2016. This is the 315th AWs second time visiting Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, England, and the mighty presence of the mini C-17 helped seal …

Nov 23, 2024 · Understanding the Mini C-17: Does it Fly? The C-17 Globemaster III is a staple in military airlift operations, known for its ability to transport troops, vehicles, and heavy cargo over large distances.

Nov 3, 2024 · The Mini C-17 aircraft is a scaled-down version of the original Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, developed for specialized applications. It retains key features of its larger counterpart but is designed for operations requiring smaller aircraft.