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Eleventh C-5B Inducted To Become Super Galaxy

The aircraft has delivered cargo in locations such as Iraq, Italy, Germany, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, Spain and Turkey.

Lockheed Martin inducted the 11th aircraft to the C-5M Super Galaxy production line on Feb. 1.

Based at Dover Air Force Base, Del., this aircraft has supported the warfighter’s operations across the globe. It has delivered cargo in locations such as Iraq, Italy, Germany, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, Spain and Turkey.

Aircraft 86-0017 has accumulated more than 18,000 flight hours and more than 4,300 full-stop landings.

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The C-5M Super Galaxy is a game changer to the warfighter and America’s premier global direct delivery weapons system. While setting 43 world records in airlift, the C-5M established new benchmarks in carrying more cargo, faster and farther.


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