Seven Globemaster IIIs Evaluate Formation Flight Mod

The  test, designed to evaluate recent modifications made to the airframe's formation flight system, required multiple C-17s to fly in formation to validate FFS performance.

The FFS enables the pilot to monitor and fly the aircraft in formation with other C-17s at the same altitude and distance in any weather condition.

The C-17 has a basic mission requirement to fly large-scale formations, both in the clear and through the clouds.

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