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Gordo...n Bennet!

RIAT 2022's outstanding participant must be this US Air Force Boeing E-4B Watchkeeper 73-1676

 

Using call-sign 'Gordo 01', she departed the US direct to the UK making an initial flypast before setting up downwind for a visual approach and landing on Fairford's huge runway

 

One of four used by the US Air Force as Advanced Airborne Command Posts, they carry thirteen external communications systems along with Air to Air refuelling capability and are designed for missions lasting 72 hours

 

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Uploaded on July 16, 2022
Taken on July 15, 2022