C-17, Brize to Philippines 2013
Part of a 4 page feature in Air Force Monthly, including a double page spread and a full page Contents page photo.
C-17 aircraft about to leave RAF Brize Norton for the Philippines to deliver emergency supplies. I was on the runway all night, 14 and 15 November 2013.
C-17 aircraft about to leave RAF Brize Norton for the Philippines to deliver emergency supplies
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C-17 aircraft about to leave RAF Brize Norton for the Philippines to deliver emergency supplies. I was on the runway all night, 14 and 15 November 2013.
The load, which left early this morning, consists of key logistical equipment such as 4-wheel-drive vehicles to help in the distribution of aid, JCBs to assist in the clearance of debris and with reconstruction, and much needed emergency medical supplies.
Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development who was there, said: ‘Britain’s deployment of the RAF Boeing C-17 is a huge boost in our ability to get large amounts of kit and aid over to the people of the Philippines almost 7,000 miles away.’ Its first flight from RAF Brize Norton is a vital part of our efforts there, delivering JCB fork-lifts and diggers, 4×4 Land Rovers and cutting and other equipment to help reopen roads and clear the way to hard-to-reach areas.’
Huge thanks to all at 99 Sqn. I have many more photos including people, MP Justine Greeening, Group Captain Stephen Lushington, RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, 99 Sqn Boss, Wing Commander Stuart Lindsall, the officer commanding RAF Brize’s 99 Squadron
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