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Travis Mass Launch

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Travis Air Force base conducted its first ever “mass launch," Dec. 21. The base launched KC-10s, C-17 Globemasters and C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft in succession. Once airborne, the aircraft flew in formation then separate to fly normal low-level and air refueling routes. More than 330 training events were conducted during the flights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Rossman)

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Travis Team tankers and cargo aircraft conducted its first-ever "mass" aircraft launch, Dec. 21. The base launched KC-10s, C-17 Globemasters and C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft in succession. Once airborne, the aircraft flew in formation then separate to fly normal low-level and air refueling routes. More than 330 training events were conducted during the flights. The 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis controled the C-17 aircraft during landing exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Rossman)

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Travis Team tankers, cargo aircraft line up for first-ever "mass" launch

Published Dec. 23, 2009
By 349th AMW
Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The foggy conditions did not deter Travis Air Force Base from conducting its first ever "mass launch" about 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21.

The base launched KC-10s, C-17 Globemasters and C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft in succession.

Once airborne, the aircraft flew in formation then separate to fly normal low-level and air refueling routes. More than 330 training events were conducted during the flights.

The 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis controlled the C-17 aircraft during landing exercises.

Travis Mass Launch

Travis Mass Launch