Breaking News: C17 Lands at YSSY

[Sarah C]

A C17 has just landed at YSSY - looks like a Canada government one as it has its flag on the tail. Taxiing over to the GA area as we speak

[Tony G]

Had the call sign "CANFORCE" followed by numbers which i dont recall. It has parked down near the DHL hanger. I got a shot however the weather was as dark as the A/C.

[Gerard M]

02-4452 MC0000 14/11/2008 18:42 USAF / USN --------->

This just came up on 16Right as well.

This wouldnt have been the aircraft that came into Richmond as Air Force 3686? But i was pretty sure i heard it come into land at Richmond?

Gerard

[phil.l]

Got message from Pete A. thay C-17 is CAF 177703.

[phil.l]

Gerard 02-4452 comes up as C-32(B757) C/N 26493

[Tony G]

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A couple of photos of the c-17. The first was the C17 taking on the crosswind(20+knots). The second on the ground. Shame about the weather. omplete contrast to yesterday.

[Adam T]

Could it possibly be here to ferry some of our old fighter jets back to canada for refurbishment? I know they've had that Antonov doing the the deliveries but maybe they've commissioned this as well?

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Originally Posted by Adam T

Could it possibly be here to ferry some of our old fighter jets back to canada for refurbishment? I know they've had that Antonov doing the the deliveries but maybe they've commissioned this as well?

The Hornets dont fit in a C-17, that's why we're leasing in Antonovs rather than taking them in our own C-17s.

[Sarah C]

Thanks for the pics Tony and for the information. I hope it doesn't leave tonight and it departs in the daylight so there are some decent photos.

[John Thoroughgood]

Nice shots Tony, given the weather. Sad that such a glorious morning turned black.
I particularly like your approach shot- very dramatic!
Cheers John