A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the Pacific
Summary
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Demonstration Team lands after completing its aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013, at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The PACAF C-17 demo team is part of the 535th Airlift Squadron and is based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The Australian International Airshow 2013 (AIA13) is held biennially, and is one of the largest international trade shows in the Pacific. The airshow is expected to draw 350,000 visitors and has featured 500 defense exhibitors from 35 countries and is designed to bolster business opportunities in the international aviation sector. U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) participation in AIA13 directly supports theater engagement goals and objectives and further enhances relationships with other Pacific nations. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)