WHAT: Boeing Delivers the UKs 6th C-17

Marking the 15th anniversary of the C-17 Globemaster, The Boeing Company will deliver the United Kingdoms sixth C-17 to the Royal Air Force (RAF) during a ceremony at the companys Long Beach, Calif., C-17 manufacturing facility. The delivery completes the RAFs initial order for the worlds most advanced airlifter.

Photo opportunities in front of aircraft and of ceremonial ‘handing over of the key by Boeing executives to UK dignitaries.

WHO: Dave Bowman – Boeing Vice-President & General Manager, Global Mobility Systems

Jean Chamberlin – Boeing Vice-President & C-17 Program Manager

Air Vice-Marshall Kevin Leeson, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Logistics Operations), United Kingdom

WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10 a.m. (PST)

10:15 a.m. Ceremony begins (approx.); remarks, photo opportunity of ceremonial ‘handing over of the key

11:00 a.m. – Ceremony concludes. Photo opportunity and interviews at the aircraft.

WHERE: Building 54 East Ramp

Media should arrive at the Boeing Visitor Center (Post 54) on Wardlow Road, near Cherry Avenue, no later than 9:45 a.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 10.

CONTACT: Jerry Drelling

562-593-5233 (office)

714-318-7594 (cell)

jerry.a.drelling@boeing.com