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C-5 Galaxy: The Jet That Can Carry A Bridge

The C-5 has proven a reliable and durable airlift option, amongst the largest in the world, and the largest in the U.S.
In the United States Air Force inventory, the Lockheed C 5 Galaxy is not just another gray transport. It has a name, a personality and a reputation. Crews call it Fred, short for Ridiculous Economic ...
Since its first appearance in the Vietnam War, the C-5 has accumulated a venerable service record. The global presence of the US military relies upon the US Air Force’s ability to provide strategic ...