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C-17s invade Edwards sky

March 30th, 2009
A Global Reach Combined Test Force test team recently conducted a special formation test with six C-17 Globemaster IIIs.  The aircraft were equipped with a formation flight system that enables the pilot to monitor and fly the aircraft in formation with other C-17s.

"The C-17 has a basic mission requirement to be able to fly large-scale formations, both in the clear and through the clouds," said Lt. Col. James Hanley, 418th Flight Test Squadron commander. "The purpose is to be able to deliver a sizeable Army force of both personnel and their equipment into a hostile environment very rapidly."
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