Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM

Posted By: Dr Phil SXM

Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/01/2023 10:29 PM

At 5:34 PM this afternoon, a Canadian military transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster landed at Princess Juliana international airport SXM.

It may be that it brought large aircraft parts to repair the WestJet 737 which could not takeoff yesterday due to mechanical issues. Still unclear as to the actual purpose of it landing here, but it was quite a sight.

Drphilsxm

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Posted By: Teresasxm

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/01/2023 10:36 PM

Hey Dr Phil, we’re at Driftwood and saw it land. Any intel if it’s taking off anytime soon?

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/01/2023 10:43 PM

And the airport flight departure says there were no planes today so can't tell from there. Lol

Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/01/2023 10:47 PM

What a great pic Dr Phil SXM, you don't see that every day!! Don't know why a military plane would be bringing in a part for a commercial airline. More likely a Canadian politician arriving for vacation

. Curious to know if it stays overnight.

Posted By: Bahston

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/01/2023 10:59 PM

The US military sometimes does training flights to SXM. Perhaps the Canadian military does too.

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 12:51 AM

Well that made my day! Somebody on another site suggested they were bringing emergency supply of maple syrup. 😂 I saw great video of it incoming. Quite a thrill!

Posted By: Whale Tail

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 12:53 AM

Any link to the video?

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 01:02 AM

It was on Jeff Berger's everythingsxm site if you belong to that. A guy at cupecoy picked it up.

Posted By: rpotter28

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 01:03 AM

Great photo..but as a Canadian, I truly hope our Gov is not spending tax payers money to assist in the repair of WestJet Planes! But then again, what do I know :-)

Posted By: Dr Phil SXM

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 01:37 AM

I took a video as well and posted it on YouTube.

https://youtube.com/shorts/63ybEqspkoU?si=GZExCfc_8G6euOPq

Drphilsxm

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 01:42 AM

Fabulous! Great shot! Thanks for your posts! We can't wait until January! Almost packed!😀

Posted By: bdeeley

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 02:37 AM

Most likely a landing for fuel. The plane departed BLB in Panama at 13:44 EST and landed at SXM at 17:34 AST on 1 December 2023.

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 02:23 PM

Anybody want to rip on over & ask airport when it's taking off??😁😘

Posted By: jeepers

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 03:22 PM

And just like that at 11:10 am st Maarten time it lifted off. What a jet blast that was at the beach end! 😀

Posted By: islandgem

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 08:22 PM

I think they were bringing in a large supply of poutine!

Posted By: NumberCruncher

Re: Canadian military aircraft C-17 globemaster landed today at SXM - 12/02/2023 09:25 PM

I love poutine! I hope they brought enough to last through January.