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C-23 Sherpa and the 10th MAS

The C-23 Sherpa was a light military transport aircraft based on the Shorts 330 and Shorts 360 that served in the U.S. Air Force for its European Distribution System Aircraft (EDSA) program, operated by units like the 10th MAS (Military Airlift Squadron) based at Zweibrücken AB, Germany. The C-23As, based on the Shorts 330, were used to shuttle spare parts between U.S. Air Force maintenance and distribution centers and front-line bases in Europe from 1984 until march 1991.

A right side view of three C-23A Sherpa aircraft assigned to the 10th Military Airlift Squadron parked along the flight line.
An air-to-air right rear view of a 10th Military Airlift Squadron C-23A Sherpa aircraft in flight over the Rhine River valley.
A C-23 Sherpa aircraft from the 10th Military Airlift Squadron taxies along the flight line.
An air to air right side view of a 10th Military Airlift Squadron C-23A Sherpa aircraft. In the background is a castle.

10th Military Airlift Squadron patches

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