DFC5343
9 January 2001, 01:00
Congrats lads, now you have the best!
The first group of British pilots and loadmasters have qualified for C-17 operations. The UK RAF members say they are looking forward to the delivery this summer of the aircraft. " Compared to current transport aircraft that we have within the RAF, it is a far more modern aircraft and is designed around maintenance far more than our previous aircraft," said RAF Warrent Officer Ian McKay to Defense Daily. The UK plans to lease four C-17's to meet its short term strategic airlift requirments.
The first group of British pilots and loadmasters have qualified for C-17 operations. The UK RAF members say they are looking forward to the delivery this summer of the aircraft. " Compared to current transport aircraft that we have within the RAF, it is a far more modern aircraft and is designed around maintenance far more than our previous aircraft," said RAF Warrent Officer Ian McKay to Defense Daily. The UK plans to lease four C-17's to meet its short term strategic airlift requirments.