U.S AIR FORCE C-17 SINT MAARTEN EXTREME MIND BLOWING TAKEOFF

JUNE 22nd 2021

Video copyrights: @onlyonsxm

U.S AIR FORCE C-17 SINT MAARTEN EXTREME TAKEOFF

[lmbpilot]

That’s my airplane!!! I was a Crew Chief on that very aircraft when I was in the 172nd Air Guard Unit in Jackson, MS. I was there when that aircraft was new and first arrived at the base. Great to see it out flying doing such a cool takeoff from such a short runway.

[firewood]

Hardly a "mind blowing takeoff". Whoever filmed this was more interested in the spectators than the takeoff.

[LeL-qe]

Must be tough, to be stationed in paradise. I highly recommend visiting. It's fabulous!

[djbigsmooth]

The pilot had mercy on the beachgoers. Many of the planes are usually closer to the end of the runway.

[rchuyck]

Been there, great place to watch landings and takeoffs. Sunsets bar is right there too. Love it!

[derekv]

Meh, that was a standard right turn take off. Not even close to its max capabilities.

[maurices]

The guy in the white hat seems to be taking pictures of the girls and ignores the C-17

[lucaas]

That's a cool catch! Would you be okay with me featuring this takeoff in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks!

[michaelfowler]

Maho Beach. The planes come so close to the beach when landing and feeling the jet blast is what tourists ho for. It was awesome

[mrgone]

That tadpole gripping the fence thought he could ride through the thrust of a heavy lift military transport; he thought wrong...🤨😏🤔🤭...

[reubenmorris]

Those are REALLY powerful engines...not a good idea to stand behind at full-power.

[Sonic]

That's Saint Mar😮airport.. thought that looked familiar. A lady was killed watching an airplane take off. Didn't know military aircraft used that as well.

[johncolberg]

Cool jet blast but you totally missed the takeoff 🤭

[TheLegendofDarkMeta]

my man in the white, bracing for it like Naruto fighting the end boss 😂😂😂

[briananderson]

SHOULD Have kept the camera on the JET TAKING OFF NOT the few spectators who were going to get wet. Poor topic selection.

[dwill]

Dude next time get a tripod and keep still.

[greg]

Camera dude had one simple job and he FAILED spectacularly!🤔

[Supreme_MJ]

2:20 that one person is ready to withstand the jet blast from the C-17

[Jerrytheclass-gq]

Beach goers: thank you for your service 🫡

[RodE]

I imagine 2:06 the MS. ANG bird "broke" in flight with the only diversion airport available being St. Maarten...it could happen.
We "broke" in Hawaii one time...took 3 days to get the right parts flown in to "fix" it !!!