Video: Biplanes To France

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) used one of its C-17 transport aircraft to transport seven replica biplanes.
  • The biplanes were flown to France, effectively turning the C-17 into a "flying museum."
  • They will participate in ceremonies commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force turned one of their C-17s into a flying museum for a trip back in time. The transport took seven replica biplanes to France where they will take part in ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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