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    NC Air Guard C-17 lands in Botswana in preparation for Upward Minuteman 2019 [Image 5 of 14]

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    A large military transport aircraft, appearing to be a C-17 Globemaster III, is captured during landing or takeoff on a runway, with visible tire smoke and dust being kicked up beneath the aircraft. The setting appears to be a semi-arid airfield with sparse vegetation, hangars, and trees visible in the background. The clear blue sky and dry terrain suggest an arid or semi-arid climate location.

    GABORONE, BOTSWANA

    07.10.2019

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell  

    North Carolina National Guard

    A North Carolina Air National Guard C-17 touches down on the runway at the Botswana Defense Force’s Thebephatshwa Air Base in Botswana on July 10, 2019. More than 170 Army and Air Guardsmen from North Carolina, Alabama and New Jersey traveled to Botswana to participate in Upward Minuteman 2019, a U.S. Africa Command exercise promoting the U.S. National Guard’s State Partnership Programs on the African Continent.

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    Date Taken: 07.10.2019
    Date Posted: 07.12.2019 14:14
    Photo ID: 5573910
    VIRIN: 190710-Z-GT365-0029
    Resolution: 3299x2199
    Size: 725.58 KB
    Location: GABORONE, BW
    Web Views: 33
    Downloads: 5

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    A large four-engine aircraft is photographed from below against a clear, cloudless blue sky. The aircraft appears to be a military or large transport-type plane, viewed from its underside as it flies overhead. The image is taken in good lighting conditions with no obstructions.
    A large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is captured in low-altitude flight over an arid, flat landscape with dry grassland and sparse trees on the horizon. The aircraft appears to be on approach for landing or just after takeoff, with landing gear deployed. The setting suggests a remote or semi-arid airstrip, possibly in sub-Saharan Africa based on the vegetation and terrain.
    A large military cargo aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is captured on final approach or just above a concrete runway. The aircraft is painted in a dark gray military finish and has its landing gear deployed. The setting appears to be a military airfield surrounded by dry, sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft is captured on approach or just above a runway, appearing to be landing or taking off. The aircraft is painted in standard military gray and bears markings identifying it as 'Charlotte' with tail number 00183. The setting appears to be a dry, arid airfield surrounded by sparse, dry vegetation under a clear blue sky.
    A large military transport aircraft, appearing to be a C-17 Globemaster III, is captured during landing or takeoff on a runway, with visible tire smoke and dust being kicked up beneath the aircraft. The setting appears to be a semi-arid airfield with sparse vegetation, hangars, and trees visible in the background. The clear blue sky and dry terrain suggest an arid or semi-arid climate location.
    A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is visible on or near a runway at an arid airfield, with visible exhaust or dust plumes suggesting it is landing or taking off. The airfield features a control tower, sparse vegetation, and several low-profile buildings in the background. The environment appears dry and desert-like under a clear blue sky.
    A military ground crew member is marshalling a large military transport aircraft on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft, consistent with a C-17 Globemaster III, is taxiing on the runway while the marshal uses red wands with arms raised overhead. The setting appears to be an arid or semi-arid environment based on the dry terrain and clear blue sky.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft is taxiing on a tarmac at what appears to be a remote or arid airfield. A ground crew member wearing a high-visibility vest is directing the aircraft using orange marshalling wands. The setting features flat, dry terrain with sparse vegetation visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are observed from behind, watching a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft on a tarmac. The aircraft bears 'U.S. AIR FORCE' markings and appears to be named 'Charlotte' based on visible text on the tail section. The scene appears to be at a military airfield under clear blue sky conditions.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid or semi-arid environment. The aircraft bears the tail number 0183 and is marked with '45th AW' (45th Airlift Wing). The image is taken from a low angle on a clear day, emphasizing the aircraft's large size and four turbofan engines.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military cargo aircraft is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be an arid environment. The aircraft bears the tail number 0183 and is assigned to the 145th Airlift Wing. The image is taken from a low, front-facing angle, prominently displaying the nose, cockpit, four turbofan engines, and T-tail configuration.
    A U.S. Air National Guard (ANG) military cargo aircraft, identified as 'Charlotte' with tail number 00183, is being loaded or unloaded on a tarmac. A forklift is actively moving a palletized cargo load near the rear of the aircraft, with at least one ground crew member visible nearby. The setting appears to be a military airfield in an arid or semi-arid environment.
    Military personnel are conducting cargo loading or unloading operations at an airfield. A large military transport aircraft, identifiable as a C-17 Globemaster III, has its rear cargo ramp open with several uniformed service members working inside and around it. A Toyota forklift operated by a service member in camouflage uniform is positioned in the foreground, ready to assist with cargo handling.
    Military personnel are conducting cargo loading or unloading operations at an airbase. A large military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-5 Galaxy, has its nose visor raised and cargo ramp deployed. A Toyota forklift and multiple uniformed service members are actively working on the flight line.

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