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April 30, 2008 VOLUME 56, ISSUE 8 FREE Photos by Pte Levarre McDonald The C-17 Globemaster III taxis to 435 Squadron on the runway at 17 Wing. Air Force’s newest aircraft visits 17 Wing By Cpl Brenda Gullen equipment, over long distances. Both aircraft can transport combat equipment but only the n 11 April 2008, the Air Force’s lat- C-17 can transport oversized combat equip- Oest addition, the C-17 Globemaster ment. In addition, the CC-130 and C-17 air- III, arrived at the Wing carrying cargo and craft are capable of landing and taking off allowing members of the community to on unpaved runways. The C-17 Globemas- view and tour the awesome aircraft. ter III only requires three crew members - Strong winds did not stop members from the pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster; while the the Wartime Pilots’ and Observers’ Associa- CC-130 requires fi ve crew members - the tion, Winnipeg area stakeholders, the Prov- pilot, co-pilot, navigator, fl ight engineer and ince’s Special Envoy for Military Affairs, loadmaster. Bonnie Korzeniowski and local media who The C-17 Globemaster III will equip 429 came to see the arrival of the C-17 and view “Buffalo” Squadron at 8 Wing Trenton, and its capabilities. It is safe to say that all cam- the Squadron will be responsible for all its eras present were working over-time. operations and day-to-day maintenance. 429 The CC-130 Hercules is noted for strong, Squadron was reactivated on 18 July 2007, steadfast ruggedness and performance in ad- when LGen Steve Lucas, Chief of Air Staff, verse conditions while conducting search presented the colours of 429 Squadron to the and rescue operations, medical evacuations Commander of 8 Wing Trenton, Col Mike and tactical air-to-air refuelling operations. Hood. It can carry more than 20,000 lbs of fuel and For an aircraft that requires less crew, can transfer 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of fuel the C-17 Globemaster III has a lot of room. per minute during air-to-air refuelling. From the cockpit to the galley, to the seats The C-17 Globemaster III is noted for and cargo area, there is no comparison to being rapid and reliable for strategic and tac- the C-130 Hercules. It is like going from a tical transport of large amounts of troops and workable home to one that has luxury. A view of the cargo hold of the C-17 III Globemaster taken during its first visit to Winnipeg. In this issue: CDS announces his JTF 2 looks for recruits HQ&S Company gets retirement used to life in Afghanistan Page 2 Page 6-7 Page 12 2255-G Ness Avenue (at Whytewold Rd.) 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