Flying the C-17 Globemaster is challenging enough in the daytime… but at night, the mission becomes even more dangerous. From flying low-levels with night vision goggles to landing on short, unlit runways, I got an inside look at what it takes to operate one of the Air Force’s most important aircraft in complete darkness.
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–Video Chapters–
0:00 C-17 Night Introduction
1:42 Mission Overview
2:46 Night Vision Goggles
4:08 Airdrop Prep & Takeoff
6:16 Golden Hour
8:39 Entering Darkness
10:20 Night Time Airdrops
11:51 Assault Landing
13:54 Air Force Reserve
14:42 Low-Levels
16:52 Final Surprise
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