Boeing CC-177A Globemaster III, 177703 / F186, Canadian Armed Forces
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Registration: 177703
Construction Number: F186
Military Unit: 429 Squadron
Model Boeing CC-177A Globemaster III
Operator: Canadian Armed Forces
Airport: Quito - Mariscal Sucre International (UIO / SEQM), Ecuador
Photographer: Diogo da Conceicao
Date Taken: 30/11/2023
Date Submitted: 20/04/2024
A totally crazy day, spotting all day in the city of Latacunga with the DGAC Beechcraft 350 and hours later having a race against the clock by land from Cotopaxi Airport to Mariscal Sucre in Quito to take this photo. This would be the first time that a C-17, other than those of the USAF, lands at Quito. Landing in slow motion for training, with a stunning sunset from San José, Costa Rica as CFC3627. The next day it departed towards Panama Pacifico and then to St. Maarten. I am immensely grateful to my friend Joseph Cervantes and his father for their help that day.
Picture ID:1885388