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Jul 2021
55m 31s

FPP117 - C-17 Globemaster III

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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A discussion on the cargo aircraft that can haul strategic lift like a C-5 Galaxy but operating from austere dirt airfields like the tactical C-130 Hercules. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations 
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