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    Airframe Family: McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
    Latest Model:C-17A Globemaster III
    Last Military Serial:98-0057 USAF
    Construction Number:50061/F060/P57
    Compressed ID:McDD C-17A sn 98-0057 USAF cn 50061...
    Latest Owner or Location:137th Airlift Squadron, 105th Airlift Wing, New York ANG, Stewart ANG Base, NY

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-17A.

    Circa 1998

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 98-0057.

    9 December 2003

    Involved in an incident.
    Summary: The damage to the airframe was substantial. The military flight departed Baghdad International Airport (BGW/ORBI), Iraq. The event occurred at near Baghdad International Airport (SDA) (Iraq) while en route. The airframe was repaired. Narrative: One of the engines was struck by a surface-to-air missile, causing a fire. The plane returned to the airport and landed safely.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

    October 2012

    Transferred to 137th Airlift Squadron, 105th Airlift Wing, New York ANG, Stewart ANG Base, NY.

    30 October 2012


    Photographer: Owen ORourke
    Notes: At Charlotte Douglas Airport (KCLT)
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