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2025-04-13_16-16-48_ILCE-7CM2_DSCIB7494 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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Comiccon France 2025 - Q & A Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Alias Bishop, Emil Fouchon, Vukovich, Ed Harley, ?

Notre prochain invite du Comic Con France est un acteur emblematique.
On le connait comme l'antagoniste de Scream 3, de son role dans The Terminator, bien sur le role principal d'Ed Harely dans Pumpkinhead, l'adversaire de Jean Claude Van Damme dans Hard Target, Frank Black dans Millenium, King Bowser dans Super Mario Bros., plus de nombreux roles dans des classiques du cinema tels que Quick and the dead, un apres-midi de chien, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Right Stuff, etc.

Sam Raimi, Steven Spielberg, John Woo, James Cameron,..s'ils cherchaient un acteur de caractere fort, ils savaient lui demander encore et encore, c'est trop pour resumer alors veuillez consulter sa liste imdb interminable
www.imdb.com/name/nm0000448/

Mais surtout, nous connaissons cet acteur en tant que protagoniste de la franchise Aliens en tant que l'androide Bishop.
Un role recurrent dans plusieurs films comme Aliens, Alien 3, Alien vs. predateur,..
On parle bien sur de l'incroyable Lance Henriksen qui sera present au Comic Con France les deux jours!

( Comic Con France is the event in France for all true fans and enthusiasts of Comics, Manga, Cosplay, Gaming, Films, Series, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and more.

Escape to a magical world, the ultimate Geek experience with world famous star guests to meet and a huge Geek Market to visit.

But also fascinating workshops, Q&As and lectures, but you can also just play games and enjoy the many competitions and performances.

Above all, it is the perfect time to make friends and have a fun day with other fans.

Come on France, Get Your Geek On! )

2025-04-12_13-35-11_ILCE-7CM2_DSCIA5410 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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Comiccon France 2025 - Q & A Diana Lee Inosanto

Diana Lee Inosanto

Alias Morgan Elsbeth,?

Nous sommes tres fiers d'annoncer notre prochaine invitee pour Comic Con France.
Tous les fans de Star Wars l'ont probablement devine a son epee, car elle a egalement eu un role notable en tant que principale nemesis dans la derniere serie d'Ahsoka.
Il s'agit de la tres talentueuse Diana Lee Inosanto, qui a interprete Morgan Elsbeth, une soeur de la nuit sensible a la Force, dans The Mandalorian et Ahsoka.

Ce role ne lui est pas tombe du ciel, mais il est l'aboutissement reel de 30 annees de devouement et de travail acharne.
En tant que filleule de Bruce Lee et fille de Dan Inosanto, l'icone philippinoamericaine des arts martiaux, protege et partenaire d'entrainement de Bruce Lee, les arts martiaux ont ete inspires et enseignes au plus haut niveau.

En tant qu'actrice, realisatrice, scenariste, artiste martiale, cascadeuse et auteure de livres pour enfants, Diana a ouvert une voie unique, moderne et inclusive dans l'ecosysteme hollywoodien.
Une actrice tres forte qui fait ses propres cascades dans une galaxie tres lointaine, nous sommes tres heureux d'accueillir la seule et unique Diana Lee Inosanto.
Diana sera presente a Comic Con France les deux jours pour rencontrer tous les fans d'Ashoka et de The Mandalorian.

( Comic Con France is the event in France for all true fans and enthusiasts of Comics, Manga, Cosplay, Gaming, Films, Series, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and more.

Escape to a magical world, the ultimate Geek experience with world famous star guests to meet and a huge Geek Market to visit.

But also fascinating workshops, Q&As and lectures, but you can also just play games and enjoy the many competitions and performances.

Above all, it is the perfect time to make friends and have a fun day with other fans.

Come on France, Get Your Geek On! )

2025-04-08_10-18-28_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHX3074 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2025-04-08_10-18-28_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHX3074

Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 12 - Taj Mahal, Agra & Fort Rouge

Aujourd'hui, Le point culminant de notre voyage nous attend ensuite : le Taj Mahal, celebre dans le monde entier, egalement inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et classe 8eme merveille du monde. Environ 20000 ouvriers ont travaille pendant 22 ans a la construction de l'edifice en marbre blanc. Ensuite, nous decouvrons le Fort Rouge d'Agra, qui a ete construit sous trois regnes des Grands Moghols. Le Grand Moghol Shah Jahan, qui a egalement fait construire le Taj Mahal a portee de vue du fort, a largement contribue a la construction de cet immense edifice. Nous decouvrons ensuite le Fort Rouge d'Agra, qui a ete construit sous trois regnes des Grands Moghols. Le Grand Moghol Shah Jahan, qui a egalement fait construire le Taj Mahal a portee de vue du fort, a largement contribue a la construction de cet immense edifice. Le Fort Rouge est egalement inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. L'apres-midi, nous reprenons la route pour Delhi, ou nous terminons la soiree dans notre hotel 4 etoiles.

2025-04-08_10-18-26_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHX3073 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2025-04-08_10-18-26_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHX3073

Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 12 - Taj Mahal, Agra & Fort Rouge

Aujourd'hui, Le point culminant de notre voyage nous attend ensuite : le Taj Mahal, celebre dans le monde entier, egalement inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et classe 8eme merveille du monde. Environ 20000 ouvriers ont travaille pendant 22 ans a la construction de l'edifice en marbre blanc. Ensuite, nous decouvrons le Fort Rouge d'Agra, qui a ete construit sous trois regnes des Grands Moghols. Le Grand Moghol Shah Jahan, qui a egalement fait construire le Taj Mahal a portee de vue du fort, a largement contribue a la construction de cet immense edifice. Nous decouvrons ensuite le Fort Rouge d'Agra, qui a ete construit sous trois regnes des Grands Moghols. Le Grand Moghol Shah Jahan, qui a egalement fait construire le Taj Mahal a portee de vue du fort, a largement contribue a la construction de cet immense edifice. Le Fort Rouge est egalement inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. L'apres-midi, nous reprenons la route pour Delhi, ou nous terminons la soiree dans notre hotel 4 etoiles.

2025-04-07_14-27-14_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHW1956 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2025-04-07_14-27-14_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHW1956

Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 11 - Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, l'ancienne capitale de l'empire moghol, a ete construite a la fin du 16eme siecle. Elle est en presque parfait etat et offre une image fascinante de la prouesse architecturale de l'epoque. Ce n'est pas sans raison que la ville a ete inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Nous nous rendons ensuite a notre hotel 4 etoiles a Agra, ou nous passons une nuit confortable.

2025-04-07_14-27-10_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHW1955 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2025-04-07_14-27-10_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHW1955

Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 11 - Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri, l'ancienne capitale de l'empire moghol, a ete construite a la fin du 16eme siecle. Elle est en presque parfait etat et offre une image fascinante de la prouesse architecturale de l'epoque. Ce n'est pas sans raison que la ville a ete inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Nous nous rendons ensuite a notre hotel 4 etoiles a Agra, ou nous passons une nuit confortable.

2025-04-06_14-30-55_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHV1198 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 10 - Jaipur, fort d'Amber & Jantar Mantar

Apres le petit-dejeuner, nous nous rendons au Fort d'Amber, une imposante forteresse qui se reflete dans le lac en contrebas. Nous revenons confortablement en jeep. L'apres-midi, nous poursuivons notre visite avec l'impressionnant palais de la ville ainsi que le Jantar Mantar, le plus celebre des cinq observatoires historiques de l'Inde. C'est a juste titre qu'il a ete inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO en 2010. Ensuite, vous pouvez participer a une promenade optionnelle en pousse-pousse dans les ruelles pittoresques de Jaipur.

2025-03-31_19-00-46_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHP4404 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 4 - Bikaner & Fort de Junagarh

La ville de Bikaner dans le nord de la region du Rajasthan sera notre destination du jour. Nous flanons dans la vieille ville animee et admirons l'animation regnant sur la place du marche. Puis nous nous retrouvons deja devant l'imposant fort de Junagarh, l'un des plus beaux et des plus interessants forts du nord de l'Inde. Une particularite reside dans sa situation : au lieu d'etre construit sur une colline, comme c'est habituellement le cas, le fort a ete construit de plain-pied dans le sable du desert. Si vous le souhaitez, profitez d'une magnifique soiree folklore indienne facultative avec tour en caravanne de chameaux. Nous passons la nuit a Bikaner.

2025-03-31_15-20-19_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHP3759 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2025-03-31_15-20-19_ILCE-7CM2_DSCHP3759

Travel to India - March - April 2025 - Day 4 - Bikaner & Fort de Junagarh

La ville de Bikaner dans le nord de la region du Rajasthan sera notre destination du jour. Nous flanons dans la vieille ville animee et admirons l'animation regnant sur la place du marche. Puis nous nous retrouvons deja devant l'imposant fort de Junagarh, l'un des plus beaux et des plus interessants forts du nord de l'Inde. Une particularite reside dans sa situation : au lieu d'etre construit sur une colline, comme c'est habituellement le cas, le fort a ete construit de plain-pied dans le sable du desert. Si vous le souhaitez, profitez d'une magnifique soiree folklore indienne facultative avec tour en caravanne de chameaux. Nous passons la nuit a Bikaner.

2024-10-27_13-26-33_ILCE-7CM2_DSCFR5419_DxO by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma

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Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

aka Bill Compton
True Blood

?I don?t know who you think you are, but before the night is through I wanna do bad things with you..?

Grab your garlic and cross and get ready for our next main guest!When True Blood first hit television, it was an incredible success.

It created a painfully honest world with vampires in the fictional rural town of Bon Temps, Louisiana.

The story was about vampires? struggle for equal rights and assimilation as anti-vampire organizations begin to gain power.

We are incredibly proud to announce one of the lead actors for his first Comic Con visit in Europe.

He plays a 174-year-old vampire named Bill Compton in all 7 seasons of True Blood.

We are of course talking about the one and only Stephen Moyer who is coming to Comic Con Brussels on both days.

( COMIC CON BRUSSELS IS YOUR CELEBRATION OF GEEK CULTURE IN THE HEART OF EUROPE!

You will find us at the beautiful Tour & Taxis site near the Brussels North train station. At Comic Con Brussels you will find Dealers, Artists, Actors, ... It?s a Con that brings together all the things you love:
COMICS, COSPLAY, GAMING, FILMS, MANGA, COLLECTIBLES, ANIME, TV SERIES, CLOTHING, TOYS, GADGETS AND LOTS MORE!!! )

TITAN Aerobatic Team by Tim and Renda

© Tim and Renda, all rights reserved.

TITAN Aerobatic Team

For 40 years this well known air performance team has thrilled audiences from around the world with their tight aerobatic maneuvers and the sound of the radial engines of the North American AT-6 Texan. The aerobatic team began the 2024 air show season with a new name and a new aircraft paint scheme.

The TITAN Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. In 1996, the Team expanded to a four ship team. From 2000 to 2023, the Team flew under the sponsorship of AeroShell. In 2023, the team began a new chapter under the sponsorship of Titan Aviation Fuels.

Participating in this aerial demonstration are: Aircraft #2, Tail Number; N3267G, flown by Bryan Regan; Aircraft #3, Tail Number; N7462C flown by Steve Gustafson; Aircraft #4, Tail Number; N601JF flown by Jimmy Fordham.

“The Pilot Maker,” The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots by various domestic and foreign military services. The first variant of the Texan flew in 1935. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built. The South African Air Force was the last military service to retire the Texan in 1995. The T-6 Texan remains a popular warbird used for airshow demonstrations. The T-6 has also been used to simulate various historical aircraft, including the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
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TITAN Aerobatic Team by Tim and Renda

© Tim and Renda, all rights reserved.

TITAN Aerobatic Team

For 40 years this well known air performance team has thrilled audiences from around the world with their tight aerobatic maneuvers and the sound of the radial engines of the North American AT-6 Texan. The aerobatic team began the 2024 air show season with a new name and a new aircraft paint scheme.

The TITAN Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. In 1996, the Team expanded to a four ship team. From 2000 to 2023, the Team flew under the sponsorship of AeroShell. In 2023, the team began a new chapter under the sponsorship of Titan Aviation Fuels.

Participating in this aerial demonstration are: Aircraft #2, Tail Number; N3267G, flown by Bryan Regan; Aircraft #3, Tail Number; N7462C flown by Steve Gustafson; Aircraft #4, Tail Number; N601JF flown by Jimmy Fordham.

“The Pilot Maker,” The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots by various domestic and foreign military services. The first variant of the Texan flew in 1935. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built. The South African Air Force was the last military service to retire the Texan in 1995. The T-6 Texan remains a popular warbird used for airshow demonstrations. The T-6 has also been used to simulate various historical aircraft, including the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
P2024-0921_133231 IMG_1395 T6i.CR2

TITAN Aerobatic Team by Tim and Renda

© Tim and Renda, all rights reserved.

TITAN Aerobatic Team

For 40 years this well known air performance team has thrilled audiences from around the world with their tight aerobatic maneuvers and the sound of the radial engines of the North American AT-6 Texan. The aerobatic team began the 2024 air show season with a new name and a new aircraft paint scheme.

The TITAN Aerobatic Team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team. In 1996, the Team expanded to a four ship team. From 2000 to 2023, the Team flew under the sponsorship of AeroShell. In 2023, the team began a new chapter under the sponsorship of Titan Aviation Fuels.

Participating in this aerial demonstration are: Aircraft #2, Tail Number; N3267G, flown by Bryan Regan; Aircraft #3, Tail Number; N7462C flown by Steve Gustafson; Aircraft #4, Tail Number; N601JF flown by Jimmy Fordham.

“The Pilot Maker,” The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots by various domestic and foreign military services. The first variant of the Texan flew in 1935. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built. The South African Air Force was the last military service to retire the Texan in 1995. The T-6 Texan remains a popular warbird used for airshow demonstrations. The T-6 has also been used to simulate various historical aircraft, including the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
P2024-0921_133240 IMG_1397 T6i.CR2

2024-10-27_13-26-33_ILCE-7CM2_DSCFR5419_DxO by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2024-10-27_13-26-33_ILCE-7CM2_DSCFR5419_DxO

Comiccon Brussels 2024 - Fall - Q & A Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer

aka Bill Compton
True Blood

?I don?t know who you think you are, but before the night is through I wanna do bad things with you..?

Grab your garlic and cross and get ready for our next main guest!When True Blood first hit television, it was an incredible success.

It created a painfully honest world with vampires in the fictional rural town of Bon Temps, Louisiana.

The story was about vampires? struggle for equal rights and assimilation as anti-vampire organizations begin to gain power.

We are incredibly proud to announce one of the lead actors for his first Comic Con visit in Europe.

He plays a 174-year-old vampire named Bill Compton in all 7 seasons of True Blood.

We are of course talking about the one and only Stephen Moyer who is coming to Comic Con Brussels on both days.

( COMIC CON BRUSSELS IS YOUR CELEBRATION OF GEEK CULTURE IN THE HEART OF EUROPE!

You will find us at the beautiful Tour & Taxis site near the Brussels North train station. At Comic Con Brussels you will find Dealers, Artists, Actors, ... It?s a Con that brings together all the things you love:
COMICS, COSPLAY, GAMING, FILMS, MANGA, COLLECTIBLES, ANIME, TV SERIES, CLOTHING, TOYS, GADGETS AND LOTS MORE!!! )

2024-12-07_21-16-22_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGH1299 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2024-12-07_21-16-22_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGH1299

Travel to Boa Vista (Cap Vert) - December 2024 - Day 5

Various pics of the day five in Riu Touareg
Diverses photos prisent en Riu Touareg le jour cinq.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Boa Vista (Portuguese for 'good view'), sometimes incorrectly spelled Boavista, is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. At 631.1 km2 (243.7 sq mi), it is the third largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago.

The island of Boa Vista is closer to the African continent than all the other islands in Cape Verde, being the easternmost island of all. The distance between Boa Vista and Senegal is only 450 km. The capital of Boa Vista, Sal Rei, is located in the north-western part of the island. Boa Vista is mainly known for its beaches, turtles and traditional music. )

2024-12-05_19-24-24_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGF0366 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2024-12-05_19-24-24_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGF0366

Travel to Boa Vista (Cap Vert) - December 2024 - Day 3

Various pics of the day three in Riu Touareg
Diverses photos prisent en Riu Touareg le jour trois.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Boa Vista (Portuguese for 'good view'), sometimes incorrectly spelled Boavista, is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. At 631.1 km2 (243.7 sq mi), it is the third largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago.

The island of Boa Vista is closer to the African continent than all the other islands in Cape Verde, being the easternmost island of all. The distance between Boa Vista and Senegal is only 450 km. The capital of Boa Vista, Sal Rei, is located in the north-western part of the island. Boa Vista is mainly known for its beaches, turtles and traditional music. )

2024-12-05_12-53-57_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGF0229 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2024-12-05_12-53-57_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGF0229

Travel to Boa Vista (Cap Vert) - December 2024 - Day 3

Various pics of the day three in Riu Touareg
Diverses photos prisent en Riu Touareg le jour trois.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Boa Vista (Portuguese for 'good view'), sometimes incorrectly spelled Boavista, is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. At 631.1 km2 (243.7 sq mi), it is the third largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago.

The island of Boa Vista is closer to the African continent than all the other islands in Cape Verde, being the easternmost island of all. The distance between Boa Vista and Senegal is only 450 km. The capital of Boa Vista, Sal Rei, is located in the north-western part of the island. Boa Vista is mainly known for its beaches, turtles and traditional music. )

2024-12-03_16-47-33_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGD9242 by Miguel Discart & Kiri Karma (Photos Vrac)

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2024-12-03_16-47-33_ILCE-7CM2_DSCGD9242

Travel to Boa Vista (Cap Vert) - December 2024 - Day 1

Various pics of the day one in Riu Touareg
Diverses photos prisent en Riu Touareg le jour un.

( Holiday Boa Vista - Cap-Vert

Boa Vista (Portuguese for 'good view'), sometimes incorrectly spelled Boavista, is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. At 631.1 km2 (243.7 sq mi), it is the third largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago.

The island of Boa Vista is closer to the African continent than all the other islands in Cape Verde, being the easternmost island of all. The distance between Boa Vista and Senegal is only 450 km. The capital of Boa Vista, Sal Rei, is located in the north-western part of the island. Boa Vista is mainly known for its beaches, turtles and traditional music. )

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III by Tim and Renda

© Tim and Renda, all rights reserved.

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, tail number 96-0002 performing several fly-by demonstrations before the crowd attending the airshow. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft used by the USAF to perform tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. The C-17 was first introduced to the USAF in 1995 replacing the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and fulfilling some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. The C-17 played a key logistical role during both Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, as well as providing humanitarian aid in the aftermath of various natural disasters. The aircraft has a maximum carrying capacity of 170,900 pounds or 85.45 tons. The aircraft can carry a total of 134 troops and or one M1 Abrams tank.

This aircraft, 0002 is assigned to the USAF’s 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve at Charleston AFB, South Carolina. Side note about this aircraft. In 2009 this aircraft was involved in a gear-up landing at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The USAF Aircraft Accident Investigation Board concluded the cause was the crew’s failure to follow the pre-landing checklist.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
P2024-0921_123108 IMG_0800 T6i.CR2

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III by Tim and Renda

© Tim and Renda, all rights reserved.

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, tail number 96-0002 performing several fly-by demonstrations before the crowd attending the airshow. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft used by the USAF to perform tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. The C-17 was first introduced to the USAF in 1995 replacing the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and fulfilling some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. The C-17 played a key logistical role during both Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, as well as providing humanitarian aid in the aftermath of various natural disasters. The aircraft has a maximum carrying capacity of 170,900 pounds or 85.45 tons. The aircraft can carry a total of 134 troops and or one M1 Abrams tank.

This aircraft, 0002 is assigned to the USAF’s 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve at Charleston AFB, South Carolina. Side note about this aircraft. In 2009 this aircraft was involved in a gear-up landing at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The USAF Aircraft Accident Investigation Board concluded the cause was the crew’s failure to follow the pre-landing checklist.

Thunder Over Columbus Air Show
Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
September 21, 2024
P2024-0921_123335 IMG_0823 T6i.CR2