Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft "Wright-Patterson Air Force Base" United States Air Force (000178) Gray "Gemini 200" Series 1/200 Diec
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft "Wright-Patterson Air Force Base" United States Air Force (000178) Gray "Gemini 200" Series die cast model by GeminiJets. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-10.5 Wingspan-10.125 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Boeing C-17A Globemaster III tail number 00-0178 is a heavy-lift transport aircraft used by the United States Air Force based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This versatile cargo aircraft is part of the Air Forces air mobility command and plays a critical role in rapid global mobility operations. The C-17A is capable of carrying oversized and heavy loads that are essential for military operations humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions worldwide. Its large cargo hold and rear ramp allow it to carry a wide variety of military vehicles equipment and supplies directly to austere and forward operating locations making it an indispensable asset to the U.S. Air Force.The C-17A 00-0178 has been involved in numerous operations from transporting critical supplies and military personnel to performing humanitarian missions across the globe. Its capability to land on short and unprepared airstrips has made it particularly useful in conflict zones disaster-stricken areas and places with limited infrastructure. The aircraft’s strategic airlift capabilities have been demonstrated in various conflicts and global crises where rapid deployment of troops and equipment is crucial for success. Notable deployments include operations in the Middl