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THE MOOSE

The mighty C17 or Moose leaves the end of the runway after landing at Fairford. They are named “Moose” because they make a sound like a Moose when re-fuelling! The C17 is a popular and versatile heavy lifter used by many airforces including the RAF.

Ref: RF090

Date: 17/07/2019

Location: RIAT Fairford

Photographer: Karl B Lucas

All images ©copyright Karl B Lucas unless otherwise credited.
A black and white image of an American C17 Globemaster leaving the runway at Fairford

The mighty C17 or Moose leaves the end of the runway after landing at Fairford. They are named “Moose” because they make a sound like a Moose when re-fuelling! The C17 is a popular and versatile heavy lifter used by many airforces including the RAF.

Ref: RF090

Date: 17/07/2019

Location: RIAT Fairford

Photographer: Karl B Lucas