Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

Still the largest U.S. military aircraft, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy remains an integral part of Air Mobility Command into the 21st century. Chronicles the development and service career of this behemoth of the airways, starting with the early 1960s requirement for a larger airlifter to supplement the C-141A, through Galaxy's troubled early history to the type's service during the Nickel Grass, Desert Shield, and other airlift operations. Several Galaxy counterparts, such as the Antonov An-124, are also depicted.Reed, Chris is the author of 'Lockheed C-5 Galaxy' with ISBN 9780764312052 and ISBN 0764312057.