The sixth and final C-17A destined for the UAE Air Force takes to the skies.

 A lovely front look at this beautiful aircraft.

 Short final to Rwy 30.

 Under-tow to the C-17A flight ramp. 

United Arab Emirtes (UAE) Air Force C-17A (F-247/UE-6) N9500R tbr 1228 performed a pre-delivery test flight to Palmdale Airport (PMD/KPMD) on June 5, 2012 as "Boeing 247 Heavy."

(Photos by Michael Carter)