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To: rjsimmon
What happened to the C17?

Boeing to shut C-17 plant in Long Beach

8 posted on 02/20/2014 1:16:33 PM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Yo-Yo; oldenuff2no

That is indeed sad news. I have flown several times in these magnificent birds and even as a tactical aviator, was impressed by the design. The cockpit is on par with the avionics in many fighters. They even have a HUD. We couldn’t even get those in the Prowler...


11 posted on 02/20/2014 1:26:05 PM PST by rjsimmon (1-20-2013 The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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