UK Royal Air Force C-17. Photo: RAF.
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (BNS): The Royal Air Force (RAF) has received the eighth C-17 Globemaster III from US defence major Boeing.
The RAF C-17s are operated by 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton. The first RAF C-17s entered service in 2001 and have surpassed 74,000 flight hours -- 15 percent above the projected rate.
The UK Ministry of Defence had ordered additional airlifters for delivery in 2008 and 2010 and contracted for its eighth C-17 in March.
"It's a great feeling to know that we have the capability to deliver crucial supplies to the front lines with little notice, or to transport injured troops home with a better chance of survival because of the capability and flexibility of the C-17. This newest C-17 will be a welcome addition to the Air Force fleet," said RAF Wing Cmdr. David Manning, Officer Commanding 99 Squadron.
Boeing has delivered 242 C-17s worldwide, including 216 to the US Air Force active duty, Guard and Reserve units. India has 10 C-17s on order for delivery in 2013 and 2014.
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