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Saturday, November 03, 2007
Operation Maggie Migration: a mammoth mission
By FlyingNews @ 8:47 AM :: 532 Views :: 0 Comments :: Military Aviation
 
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and Travis AFB, Calif., took part in the transport of an unusual traveler Nov. 1 -- possibly their largest airlift passenger ever.

Maggie the elephant arrived at Travis for a quick stop before being transported to her final destination at the Performing Animal Welfare Society, an animal sanctuary near San Andreas, Calif.

"We're proud and happy to have her come through Team Travis. This is precious cargo, a national treasure for us," said John Buchanan, 60th Aerial Port Squadron.

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