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5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy

For all of its faults, the C-5 Galaxy is still chugging after 55 years, Here are 5 remarkable facts about this venerable USAF cargo plane.

This autumn, visit many air shows around the country to see a wide range of historic and current US Air Force military aircraft.

Despite the cynically humorous nickname of “FRED,” the C-5M endures. Simple Flying examines mission types that the Super Galaxy supports.

The C-5 has been serving the U.S. Air Force since 1970. The latest edition, the C-5M Super Galaxy, comes with a spare of improvements and upgrades.

With almost 3,200 aircraft, including over 1,000 fighter jets, The Boneyard is home to an impressive array of retired military aircraft.

These airlifters offer the organization impressive capabilities.

These behemoths are capable of transporting some of the heaviest payloads.

Let’s take a closer look at the giants of aviation.

The C-5 Super Galaxy is expected to fly beyond 2040 and is the Air Force’s only and largest strategic airlifter.

The aircraft often have a longer service life than civilian aircraft, with many models still flying after more than 50 years of service.