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Old 24th March 2009, 12:14 PM
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Default C-17 caught in the ACT!
Hi all,

Just spotted a C-17 performing a missed approach here in Canberra. Nice and loud as he pushed the throttles up, tucked the gear away, and flew off long and shallow into the distance.

Most impressive.
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Old 24th March 2009, 03:16 PM
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It came back 3 times for missed approaches. Nice and big and loud!
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Old 24th March 2009, 09:35 PM
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Also did some missed approaches here at East Sale later in the afternoon.
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Old 24th March 2009, 10:02 PM
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C-17 caught in the ACT...

Thats gold.
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Old 30th March 2009, 06:18 PM
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Saw a C17 doing the same on Hamilton Island last week.

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