All production Globemaster IIIs have been given an all-over Poly-Coat Gray finish which superseded the Air Mobility Command’s former three-tone green and grey scheme. This aircraft, 93-0601, is one of over 20 C-17s now on the strength of the 437th Airlift Wing, based at Charleston AFB, South Carolina.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III - СШАUSA - 1991

Globemaster III P-13/92-3293 was delivered a day earlier than the contract date of June 30, 1994. It was one of 12 Globemaster IIIs from the 437th Military Airlift Wing which took part in the month-long evaluation exercise, during July-August 1995, into RAF Mildenhall from the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III - СШАUSA - 1991

An example of the impressive load carrying capability of the Globemaster III: front to rear; are two HUMVEES, an M110A2 self-propelled howitzer weighing 28,350kg, a 2.5 tonne truck and trailer and a 10 tonne Oshkosh truck.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III - СШАUSA - 1991

Rough-field operations are an important logistical aspect of the C-17’s capabilities. Globemaster III 92-3293 is seen landing with a 56,700kg tank on board at the simulated forward operating base located at Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, Fort Irwin, California. The aircraft required only 854m of runway.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III - СШАUSA - 1991

At the time of its first flight, the 78 tonne C-74 Globemaster I was the largest transport landplane to enter quantity production. The initial contract for 50 aircraft was reduced to 14 following the mass cancellation of military contracts after VJ-Day. Globemaster I 42-65402 was the first of the type to be built.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-74 Globemaster - СШАUSA - 1945

Although only 14 Globemaster Is were built for the USAF, one or two survived to become civil registered both in the USA and Panama. One such was HP-385 Heracles, one of several registered to Aeronaves de Panama.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-74 Globemaster - СШАUSA - 1945

The prototype Douglas XC-74 Military Transport (four 3,000 h.p. Pratt & Whitney R-4360-27 Wasp-Major engines).
Until the introduction into service of the C-74 Globemaster I, with its transoceanic range capability, transport aircraft had lacked the payload and range required for the USAF’s worldwide commitment. Seen here is the first C-74 42-65402, c/n 13913, which made its maiden flight on September 5, 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-74 Globemaster - СШАUSA - 1945

Initially, a double-bubble canopy was fitted over the pilots’ cockpit, but as this impaired crew communication, a conventional canopy and windshield was fitted as seen in this photograph taken on May 9, 1955, of C-74 42-65413. This aircraft was operated by the Continental Division of the USAF Military Air Transport Service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-74 Globemaster - СШАUSA - 1945

Globemaster IIs served with squadrons of Tactical Air Command, Military Air Transport Service, Strategic Air Command, Air Material Command and the Far Eastern Air Force. During the late 1960s, C-124s were operated by Troop Carrier Squadrons of the Air Force Reserve. Illustrated is C-124C-DL ‘5207’ 52-1007 c/n 43916 which visited Blackbushe in the late 1950s whilst serving with the Military Air Transport Service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II - СШАUSA - 1949

Globemaster IIs were operated by the USAF for a quarter of a century. With a maximum cargo load of 33,500kg, it was reputed that the C-124 could transport 94% of all US Army field vehicles fully assembled. Depicted here is C-124A 51-0080 c/n 43414 in Military Airlift Command markings whilst operating with the 921st MAG from Kelly AFB on detachment to RAF Mildenhall in 1969.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II - СШАUSA - 1949

Seen on approach to land at Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, in the early 1950s is a C-124A Globemaster II, operating with the Military Air Transport Service. The prototype YC-124, a modified Globemaster I (42-65406) made its maiden flight at Long Beach on November 27, 1949.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II - СШАUSA - 1949