C-17 replace C-5???

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02-04-2011, 03:53 PM

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Riddler

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Originally Posted by Cargo Man

A long time ago the C-17 was supposed to replace the C130.
Looks like that didn't work out too good, so might as well try to replace something like a C-5.

Who said the C-17 replaced the C-5 or C-130? History shows that it replaced the C-141, but why should that little fact get in the way of of your version of reality?

02-04-2011, 04:55 PM

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I thought I read Stewart was getting C-17's

02-04-2011, 05:42 PM

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Cargo Man

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Originally Posted by Riddler

Who said the C-17 replaced the C-5 or C-130? History shows that it replaced the C-141, but why should that little fact get in the way of of your version of reality?

I wish I could find my old copy of Aviation Week. Short field dirt landings,……… I have go by memory . You were probably still crapping your pants and learning play Space Invaders then.
You can keep your reality Riddler, I'm sure mine is much better.

02-04-2011, 07:35 PM

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Are the pages all stuck together? God only knows what you'd do to an Aviation Week if it had pictures of A model herks and other "real" airplanes.

02-04-2011, 10:32 PM

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Flew the "A" model Herk. When I first saw the fixed card compass, J8 attitude indicator and single ILS receiver by my right knee, I did crap in my pants!

02-05-2011, 02:11 PM

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Wright Patt already has their first -17 on the ramp, with 3 more to arrive in the next 2-3 months. I think they're pretty happy to be getting rid of Fred.

Riddler, I hear they're looking for IPs.

02-14-2011, 02:54 PM

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Anybody know when Stewart is suppose to get C-17s and if they are going to be hiring IPs?

02-14-2011, 03:57 PM

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MoosePileit

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Why don't you call the Sqs: 89AS at FFO and the 137AS at SWF?

The C-5/C-17 numbers game is NOT based on capes. Opinions are fine, if you don't know the facts.

02-14-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawdog

Anybody know when Stewart is suppose to get C-17s and if they are going to be hiring IPs?

They are getting them sooner than you think. I had the Commander and DO in my office last month and they were telling me they will likely be getting aircraft in the fall.

yes, they need IPs in a big way.

02-14-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dudemize

Wright Patt already has their first -17 on the ramp, with 3 more to arrive in the next 2-3 months. I think they're pretty happy to be getting rid of Fred.

Riddler, I hear they're looking for IPs.

If only this was a year ago! I'm now back on active duty but FFO would be a great location.