The real C-17's are built right out of long beach airport. I clear them for take off all the time. Sure seeing a model of it fly is cool, but watching the real thing is pretty awesome! In the first video where it does a low approach and then goes 90 degrees straight up...yeah they can really do that. I've seen them. Here is a C-17 parked right next to our tower.
Here is a rare B-1 bomber on the other side viewed from the top.
I love my job!