The landing showed off the C-17’s incredible capabilities by using only about 767 meters of the runway, just about half its total length. St Helena's runway is around 1,535 meters long.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: These Air Force pilots are refueling their C-17 Globemaster III at 26,000 feet in the air. Narrator: The pilots rendezvous with a KC-10 refueler ...

The trial landing, conducted in daylight, demonstrates the IAF's ability to enhance defence logistics in the region. The C-17 Globemaster's capacity to carry over 35 tonnes in winter will ...