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https://amzn.to/40sIVTQ I finally get to share one of the most epic aviation photography experiences of my career! This video takes you behind the scenes of a C-17 Globemaster III low-level training mission, where I captured stunning cinematic shots of this massive aircraft maneuvering like a fighter jet.
🔹 What Makes the C-17 So Special?
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is best known as a heavy-lift cargo aircraft, but it’s capable of so much more. This beast can fly at 450 knots, perform tactical takeoffs and landings, and execute 60-degree banks at high speeds. It’s an absolute powerhouse in military aviation!
📍 Locations Featured in This Shoot:
✅ Low-Level Training Route Over Yakima River Canyon
✅ High-Altitude Maneuvers Over the Cascade Mountains
✅ Epic Sunset Shoot with Alpine Peaks in the Background
🎥 How I Captured the Shots:
For this shoot, I used the Nikon Z8 with a 70-200mm lens, filming in 4K at 120 FPS to highlight the incredible maneuvers. I also relied on a fluid-head tripod and a bright external monitor to track the aircraft with precision.
🔥 The Best Moments in This Video:
✅ Three C-17s weaving through canyons at 500 feet and 250 knots
✅ Insane banking and roll rates pushing the aircraft’s limits
✅ A once-in-a-lifetime C-17 vape shot over the mountains
✅ C-17 flying at sunset with incredible views
This was one of the most intense and rewarding aviation shoots I’ve ever done. It was exhausting, challenging, and unpredictable—but the results speak for themselves. If you love aviation, military aircraft, and extreme flight maneuvers, this video is for you!
✈️ A Huge Thanks to:
🔹 Sam Eckholm for inviting me on this incredible adventure. Check out his channel for more epic military aviation content!
🔹 The C-17 pilots and crews for the amazing flying and aircraft
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