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IAF receives 6th C-17 Globemaster III in presence of Jaitley
New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday received its Sixth C-17 Globemaster III when it touched down at 1205 hrs at Palam Airbase.
On its arrival, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley visited the Airbase and familiarized himself with the aircraft.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha conducted a tour for the minister through the aircraft and briefed him on the Strategic Capability and Role of the aircraft.
He was also given a detailed brief by the Commanding Officer Group Captain BS Reddy.
The government accorded approval to buy 10 C-17 Globemaster III along with associated equipment for the IAF in June 2011.
The first of the 10 aircraft touched down in India on June 18 and the delivery of all 10 is expected to be completed by December 2014.
This aircraft will enhance the operational potential of the IAF with its payload carriage and performance (about 75 Tones) and would augment the strategic reach (about 4500 Kms) of the nation during Operations, Disaster Relief or any similar mission.
The ceremony was attended by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command (WAC) Air Marshal SS Soman and other senior IAF and MoD Officials.
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