C-17 Globemaster 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Pretty amazing that the C-17 is able to operate off unimproved airstrips. I've practiced some soft-field takeoffs and landings off regular runways but never actually tried it (most won't let you due to insurance concerns).

Fun...

C-17 Short-Field Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Being a pilot myself, I can certainly appreciate the skill needed to do short-field landings. If you throw an unimproved landing strip into the mix, that's quite a task for both plane and pilot.

The C-17 was designed with this type of landing in mind, but it's still amazing to behold.

C-17 Globemaster III on Ramp 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Check out this shot of the C-17. Great framing with the taxiway and sky. Love it.

Just read today that the F-15 Eagle demo team completed their final demos ever. Can't believe it. Guess it's time to the let the F-22 do the heavy lifting now.

Soldiers Loading Into A C-17 At Sunrise 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a great silhouette of US soldiers loading into a C-17 Globemaster III at Sunrise.

I love great photography like this. I find it simply inspires me and this shot makes a great widescreen wallpaper. Enjoy!

Fly With A C-17 Crew 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a great high-res shot of a C-17 Globemaster III cockpit. I particularly like the Heads-up displays and joysticks. Wish I was there...

C-17 Globemasters 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Talk about a boatload of C-17s, check out today's widescreen desktop background. It's impressive.

C-17 Globemaster III Head-on 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Love this shot. Perspective can change everything. Here is a massive C-17 Globemaster III and the crew chief in front giving directions. Enjoy!

C-17 Globemaster Massive Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Talk about a formation flight, here's a massive formation flight of C-17s. From what I read, there was an exercise where 20 C-17s flew sorties to show their airlift capabilities. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Friday Video: C-17 Landing

Ever wanted to fly shotgun in a C-17? Here's your chance. If you didn't know any better, you'd think this was a carrier trap landing.

C-17 Globemaster III 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a great close-up shot of the C-17. This USAF cargo aircraft has a unique feature called "propulsive lift". Basically, those big turbofans blow exhaust into the large flaps to increase lift and lower stall speed.

C-17 Globemaster 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

This picture has great framing. Looking out the back of the C-17, you see the load master in the foreground looking at three other C-17s in formation behind him. The shot makes you feel like you are riding along in the back.

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C-17 Globemaster Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

C-17 Widescreen Desktop Background.

For those of us that love flying, action shots from inside the cockpit are awesome. The C-17 cockpit design allows for some great shots like this one.

Standard work here. Cropped it to 1680, adjusted levels, contrast, saturation, and sharpened.