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RAAF Says C-17 Is Ready For Operational Service

Will Provide "Quantum Leap" Over Current C-130s

Australia's Ministry of Defense tells ANN the C-17 Globemaster has successfully completed eight months of intensive Introduction-into-Service activities, and has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC).

"Air Force has introduced this strategic asset safely, efficiently and in a relatively short period," Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd said.

"The success of the C-17 project highlights the excellent cooperation between the Royal Australian Air Force, Defence Materiel Organisation, the Boeing Company and US Air Force. It is a great credit to the C-17 project office, the people of 36 Squadron and those who support them, their families," Air Marshal Shepherd said.

RAAF's first C-17 was delivered in December 2006, the second in May 2007. A further two will be delivered by mid-2008.

The fleet of C-17A aircraft will provide a quantum leap in the Australian Defense Force's ability to rapidly airlift cargo and equipment in support of military and humanitarian operations.

The RAAF adds the C-17A is able to provide responsive global airlift -- especially in crisis situations. The Globemaster has a load capacity of almost four times that of the C-130 Hercules.

FMI: www.defence.gov.au/raaf/

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