A LARGE RAF military plane has been seen flying over Worcester this morning.
The Comet53 is a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, that has flown over Worcester, Malvern, Ledbury and Tenbury Wells.
It was travelling at a ground speed of 318 kts and a barometric altitude of approximately, 14,000 feet.
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The plane is a large military transport aircraft that was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s.
The C-17 is known for performing tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world.
Additionally, it also carries out medical evacuation and airdrop duties.
The plane's cruise speed is 515.7mph, and it is designed to airdrop 102 paratroopers and their equipment.
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