Thanks for the memories: One of the world's biggest planes leaves Leeds Bradford Airport
The Boeing Globemaster C17 transport plane, operated by the Canadian Air Force, arrived at LBA on Friday evening as part of a week of military training exercises.
These stunning photos were taklen by photographer Andrew Easby.
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Hide AdHe said: “Hundreds waited over three hours for it to depart. The crew did a lap of the runway for the crowds before performing a short take off and keeping low past the crowds.”
The C17 will now head to RAF Brize Norton for further exercises.
Running until May 18, a week-long military training event is being held at Leeds Bradford Airport.
A spokesman for Leeds Bradford Airport said: “From 11-18th May, LBA will be hosting a Military training week with aircraft from the UK and overseas operating at the airport. Look to the skies for some unusual visitors.”
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