Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) / Canadian Armed Forces Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III (C-17A) 177701 Spotted at Rockhampton Airport as "Canforce 3634"

Surely one of the highlights on the Central Queensland Plane Spotting Blog for 2107 came on Wednesday 22 November when Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) / Canadian Armed Forces Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III (C-17A) 177701 was spotted completing a 'touch-and-go' at Rockhampton Airport.

The massive transport aircraft was a very pleasant surprise and appeared to fly into Rocky from the North-West.  After completing the 'touch-and-go' on Runway 15 at Rockhampton Airport, the CC-177, which was flying as 'CFC3634'/"Canforce 3634", departed back to RAAF Base Amberley where it looked to arrive from overseas earlier in the week.

Of interest, the CC-177 is flown by 429 Transport Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) / Canadian Armed Forces attached to CFB Trenton in Trenton, Ontario.

A fantastic visitor to Central Queensland, and we sincerely thank local plane spotter Daniel B who was at the right place at the right time to capture these great photos!

All photos taken by Daniel Bishop  ©