 C17 On Approach
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C-17 On Final Approach For my friends who appreciate an impressive photo! Just thought you'd like a shot of this impressive military transport jet on final approach over the ocean. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was developed for the United States Air Force in the 1980s by McDonnell Douglas and commonly performs strategic airlift missions transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. Additional roles include tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop duties. It has a crew of three (two pilots and one loadmaster). With a payload of 170,900 lbs, it can carry 102 paratroopers or 36 litter and 54 ambulatory patients or one M1 Abrams tank or three Strykers or six M1117 armored security vehicles. The length is 174 ft, with a wingspan of 169.8 ft. Empty weight is 282,500 lbs. and it is powered by four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans with a cruising speed of 450 knots and a range of 2,420 nm at a maximum service ceiling of 45,000 ft. http://www.c141heaven.info/dotcom/globemaster.phpShamelessly copied from the Rocket 111 Community 
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I was impressed... Especially with the low shot from that angle with the landing gear exposed.
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New Tires
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Yes, the difference between snap shooters and great photogs is about framing the shot and content, think Ansel Adams. Note the elements of the photo and it's capturing of natural beauty. 
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Saddle Sore
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the lady standing in the surf on the left is hot
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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Just what is contained in those little plastic pockets of air that you indulge yourself with? 
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Saddle Sore
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Quote:
Just what is contained in those little plastic pockets of air that you indulge yourself with?
a proprietary blend of nitrous oxide, ozone, ionized oxygen, oxycontin gas, ethanol, bacon bits, Starbucks fumes and melted Skittles. 
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Greenhorn
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Bravo, beautiful is an understatement. 
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Loquacious
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we should do this every weekend!
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Worn Saddle
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Dangit, I can't get a clear view of the tail section! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Me either and that plane is out of focus. He should told that lady to move!  She knew he was taking a picture, she looked right at him.
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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There was a plane in that photo?
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