U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III - Alaska Air National Guard, 517th Airlift Squadron (144th AS, Alaska ANG), Elmendorf Air Base
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The aircraft of the Elmendorf, Alaska-based 517th Airlift Squadron are operated in association with the 144th Squadron of the state’s Air National Guard unit. One of the eight C‑17s carries the name "Spirit of the Sourdoughs" as a tribute to Alaska’s early history and heritage. In Alaska, "sourdough" has long been a nickname for hardened residents dating back to the gold‑rush era- This Globemaster transport was named to honor the achievements of those early Alaskan pioneers.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Operator | U.S. Air Force (USAF) |
| Category | News, WINGS |
| Wings Type | C-17 Globemaster III |
| Material | metal |
| Color | grey |
| Wingspan | 104 mm |
| Aircraft Registration | 00-0174 „Spirit of the Sourdoughs” |
| Release Date | News V, September/October 2026 |
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Warning:
Small scale and life-like model for adult collectors. Not suitable for children under 14 years!
The aircraft of the Elmendorf, Alaska-based 517th Airlift Squadron are operated in association with the 144th Squadron of the state’s Air National Guard unit. One of the eight C‑17s carries the name "Spirit of the Sourdoughs" as a tribute to Alaska’s early history and heritage. In Alaska, "sourdough" has long been a nickname for hardened residents dating back to the gold‑rush era- This Globemaster transport was named to honor the achievements of those early Alaskan pioneers.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Operator | U.S. Air Force (USAF) |
| Category | News, WINGS |
| Wings Type | C-17 Globemaster III |
| Material | metal |
| Color | grey |
| Wingspan | 104 mm |
| Aircraft Registration | 00-0174 „Spirit of the Sourdoughs” |
| Release Date | News V, September/October 2026 |