The forward section of a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter is captured from a close underside angle as it approaches for landing. The nose landing gear is extended, two of the aircraft’s large turbofan engines are visible beneath the high-mounted wing, and the gray fuselage marked “Canada” and aircraft number 703 stands out against a deep blue sky.

Royal Canadian Air Force
CFC3624 YTR-COS
Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III
Reg. 177703
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 7, 2026

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A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft is photographed from below while approaching for landing, showing its four turbofan engines, high-mounted wings, and extended landing gear.

Royal Canadian Air Force
CFC3624 YTR-COS
Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III
Reg. 177703
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 7, 2026

#rcaf #arc #royalcanadianairforce #cc177 #cc177globemaster #aviationphotography #militaryaviation #militaryaviationphotography #planespotting #KCOS #fujifilm

screenshot of my spreadsheet showing how I made my assessment.

🇨🇦 20% (1) of the #RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III fleet (5) has not shown signs of being serviceable in over a month, which is pretty good.
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screenshot of spreadsheet showing serviceability of the CC-177 fleet

🇨🇦 20% (1) of the #RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III fleet (5) do not seem serviceable. 177703 appears to be out for maintenance.
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🇨🇦 20% (1) of the #RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III fleet (5) does not seem serviceable. 177703 appears to be out for maintenance.
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