Summary
First appearances of the Long Beach-built C-17 airlifter, with its fat fuselage, drooping wings, massive engines and blunt nose, are misleading. It is when you hear about its heroic performance in war zones and natural disasters that you begin to fully respect and even love this remarkable airplane.
The C-17, unique among planes of its kind, has no detractors. Even so, its fate is at risk, and will be decided imminently in Congress. A crucial vote comes in the Senate today. The voice of the people could make the difference.See the full content of this document
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Take Action to Help Save the Boeing C-17
Budget-cutters have decided that a reduced defense budget means there is no money for enough additional C-17s to keep it in production, and ordinarily m...
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