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    The Australian reports that the first C17 has rolled out of the hangar in California in RAAF markings.

    The first of Australia's new fleet of four C-17 Globemaster III's was rolled out of the hangar this week in California, ahead of its initial flight later this month.
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    The Australian Defence Force will receive the first of four C17 Globemasters by the end of the year. The order is for four aircraft. (more)
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