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AVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (4): military aircraft exhibited

Berlin, Germany - Fighters, transport and historical planes

The US Air Force is showing a remarkable aircraft at the ILA, and one with a particular relevance for Berlin. The C-17A Globemaster III (manufacturer: Boeing) was given the name "Spirit of Berlin" in 1998 in the presence of the heads of state at the time, Chancellor Kohl of Germany and the US President Clinton, to commemorate the Berlin Airlift. This is the most up-to-date long range jet transport...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 140873
Rome, Italy, 05/15/2006 18:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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