USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III · 07-7173

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The primary subject in the image is a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, parked on a concrete ramp or apron at an airfield. The aircraft is oriented facing left and is stationary with no visible movement or action. Its gray military livery features clear markings including "U.S. AIR FORCE" on the forward fuselage, the tail number "7173," and squadron identifiers "436 AW" and "512 AW." The vertical stabilizer displays the American flag, "AMC" (Air Mobility Command), and the base identifier "DOVER" with a blue and yellow band. The four large turbofan engines under the swept wings and the T-tail configuration are prominent. The background shows airport ground support equipment, including baggage carts, containers, and fencing, indicating a military or large commercial airfield environment. There is a clear blue sky with scattered cumulus clouds, and the lighting suggests the photo was taken during daylight hours with good visibility. The flat, open runway or taxiway surface contrasts with a distant tree line on the horizon. No other aircraft or personnel are immediately visible. The scene conveys a calm, operational military airbase environment. Keywords: cargo plane, military transport, gray camouflage, airfield apron, turbofan engines, T-tail aircraft, concrete tarmac, ground support equipment, baggage carts, air mobility, military squadron markings, American military, daytime aviation, clear weather, cumulus clouds, parked aircraft, airbase, aircraft identification marks, vertical stabilizer design, flight readiness. -- USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III 07-7173 MCO airport KMCO airport Orlando International Airport Orlando, Florida, United States 03OWlyEc9hnbuFd7FIOU.jpeg Diego Perez December 0, 05/30/2020