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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSquadron
ISBN-100897475046
ISBN-139780897475044
eBay Product ID (ePID)247542207
Product Key Features
Book TitleC-5 Galaxy in Action
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicMilitary / Aviation
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorRichard Lippincott
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width11 in
Additional Product Features
SynopsisC-5 Galaxy first made its appearance in March 1968 it has been given such varied nicknames as 'Fat Albert', 'Big MAC', 'White Elephant', and 'FRED'. Almost as long as a football field and as high as a six-story building, the C-5 Galaxy is one of the world's largest aircraft and the only aircraft that can transport nearly every type of US Army combat equipment, including tanks and helicopters. It's front and rear cargo doors and 'kneeling' landing gear system enables fast and easy loading of bulky equipment, it's intercontinental range enables it to carry troops and material to any area in the world. Since the 1970s the Galaxy has been projecting power around the globe, taking part in dozens of major military and humanitarian operations. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with color photos and additional information about the Galaxy., The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy first flew in 1968 and has such varied nicknames as 'Fat Albert', 'Big MAC', 'White Elephant', and 'FRED'. The C-5 Galaxy is one of the world's largest transport aircraft, and the only aircraft capable of moving intact US Army helicopters and tanks.