First NATO C-17A takes to the skies

NATO C-17A 08-0001 (F-207) on short final to Rwy 30 as she returns from her first flight July 1, 2009.

(Photo by Michael Carter)

The first C-17A 08-0001 (F-207) destined for NATO, departed Long Beach (LGB) as "Boeing 207 heavy" at 1315 PST on her first pre-delivery test flight returning to Long Beach at 1851 PST.