Geminijets USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 00-0178 1:400 Diecast Model

1:400 Diecast: USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 00-0178 "445th Airlift Wing" (Geminijets GMUSA146)

Serial 00-0178 is a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, construction number P-78, assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing of Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 445th AW is one of the AFRC's primary strategic airlift units, operating the C-17 on both domestic logistics and overseas contingency missions. 00-0178 has been documented operating from European bases including Torrejón AB during AFRC deployments.

Livery & Visual Detail

The model carries the standard USAF tactical gray scheme. "U.S. AIR FORCE" titles appear in white on the nose, with "0178" in black below and the unit designator "445th AW" with "WR" (Wright-Patterson) markings. The tail features the "AFRC" command designation above an American flag, with a diagonal "WRIGHT-PATT" banner and the full serial "00178" below. "USAF" is printed on the upper wing root. Unit insignia patches for the 445th AW appear on the nose. Four F117-PW-100 turbofan engines are mounted in pairs beneath the high wing. Small upturned winglets are present at each wingtip, a functional C-17 design feature.

Model Craft & Collectibility

Geminijets produces GMUSA146 in diecast metal at 1:400 scale. The model measures 13.25 cm length × 12.94 cm wingspan, reflecting the C-17's imposing 51.75-metre wingspan at scale. Military C-17 releases from Geminijets are produced in limited runs, with specific unit markings elevating collector value over generic USAF gray releases.

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