Do you know why it keeps coming back?

We originally posted this story in June, and now the plane is back.

Mystery Black Plane Spotted in Boise: Reddit Users Chime In

Boise residents are buzzing after a Reddit thread on r/Boise revealed an intriguing sight: a black plane parked outside Firehawk helicopters. The aircraft was swiftly identified by users as a C-17 Globemaster, specifically one belonging to the Royal Air Force. Adding to the excitement, another C-17 was spotted at the opposite end of the runway, making for quite the spectacle. My wife and I saw it and thought the same thing: it's a big, pretty cool airplane. 

Have you seen this C-17?


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The C-17 Globemaster is a versatile, long-range transport aircraft used by the Royal Air Force. Known for its impressive capabilities, it can carry heavy cargo, including military vehicles and troops, across vast distances quickly and efficiently. The C-17's robust design allows it to operate in challenging environments, making it an essential asset for humanitarian missions and military operations.

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One Reddit user also mentioned that there is another C-17 at the other end of the runway, which can't be seen from I-84 East, which is where the initial sighting of the C-17 Globemaster can be seen.

 

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Take a Look at the 15 California Cities Sending the Most People to Boise in 2024

Our sources include Neighborhood Scout, which uses FBI crime data or their safety rankings, the American Census Bureau, BestPlaces.net, which allows current and former residents to grade their state/city/town and Realtor.com. Crime Index means the city is safer than (X)% of cities in America. Home prices reflect the current availability in February 2024.

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States sending the most people to Idaho

Stacker compiled a list of states where the most people are moving to Idaho using data from the Census Bureau.

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Boise Residents Are Abandoning the Treasure Valley for These 15 Appealing Cities

In 2022, Stacker put together a list of metros people from Boise were moving to based on information collected from the U.S. Census Bureau. Their information was from the "Metro Area-to-Metro Area Migration" data set from 2015-2019. A newer set for the years 2016-2020 is now available, so re-ranked the list and updated the information about the following cities using the most current data available from each of our sources.

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