The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is being prepared at Long Beach Airport for delivery to Hungary as part of the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability, which includes 10 NATO nations, Sweden and Finland. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Globemaster, designed to fulfill military and humanitarian airlift needs, takes off from Long Beach Airport. It will arrive in Hungary later this month. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Globemaster wags its wings during a flyover above the airport. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A small plane flies past the giant tail of the Globemaster, the first of three C-17s for the multination venture. The other two aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in September and October. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Globemaster’s interior boasts of massive cargo area for its missions. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Flight line mechanic Larry Rios rests against the wheel of the newest C-17 Globemaster III while he looks under the fuselage. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Guests, dignitaries and the crew gather before the Globemaster’s departure. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
