USAF - United States Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III · 01-0193

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The primary subject is a U.S. Air Force military cargo aircraft in flight with its nose gear and main wheels extended, indicating it is in the process of landing. The aircraft is gray with a long fuselage, high wings, and four large turbofan engines mounted beneath the wings, positioned short of the tail. Markings on the fuselage include "U.S. AIR FORCE," the number "0193," and additional military codes indicating the 317th AW (Airlift Wing). The large vertical stabilizer displays an American flag, the letters "AMC" (Air Mobility Command), and "CHARLESTON," along with the aircraft number "10193." The scene shows a clear blue sky background with no visible clouds, typical of fair weather conditions, and there are no other aircraft or ground vehicles present. The setting is aerial, with no visible airport infrastructure, terminal buildings, or runways. The positioning and extended gear confirm airborne activity related to landing. The image includes branded text at the bottom reading "THE EXPLORER BLOG," with a stylized airplane icon replacing the "A" in "EXPLORER," which appears to be a watermark or logo. Additional keywords: military transport, cargo plane, airborne, landing configuration, vertical stabilizer, turbofan engines, high-wing aircraft, gray livery, Air Mobility Command, Charleston Air Force Base, nose gear, main wheels, American flag marking, 317th Airlift Wing, clear sky, aviation watermark, aerial image, military aviation, large jet, descent phase. -- USAF - United States Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III 01-0193 TLV airport LLBG airport Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport Tel Aviv, Israel TEB-tWHFUY5Y92k0i7WXQhqW.jpg Michael Hai December 0, 05/29/2020