Sunday, August 11, 2019

United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 08-8195 "Trek 74" Finally Departs Rockhampton Airport

After arriving into Rockhampton Airport earlier in the week, on Sunday 11 August, the visiting United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft 08-8195 was noted finally departing Rockhampton Airport for the North-East, again as "Trek 74".

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The Globemaster had arrived into Rocky from Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii after dark on Tuesday 6 August.  It is believed to have suffered a mechanical problem and remained parked until its departure.

Of interest, 08-8195 is flown by The 62nd Airlift Wing (62 AW) stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Photo taken by 'IAD'  ©

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