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The C-5 Galaxy is truly an effective military aircraft. It remains an essential, successful component of the U.S. military airlife capability. This book reveals the events that led to the C-5 requirement; and the controversies of its early operational existence. Details of testing, flight characteristics, operational accomplishments and world flight records are presented. Interviews from senior Lockheed management and experienced flight crews validate the C-5's decisive accomplishments.

The C-5 Galaxy History: Crushing Setbacks,

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A Paperback / softback by Roger Launius, B.J. Dvorscak

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    Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
    Publication Date: 15/02/2001
    ISBN13: 9781681624389, 978-1681624389
    ISBN10: 1681624389
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    Book Synopsis
    The C-5 Galaxy is truly an effective military aircraft. It remains an essential, successful component of the U.S. military airlife capability. This book reveals the events that led to the C-5 requirement; and the controversies of its early operational existence. Details of testing, flight characteristics, operational accomplishments and world flight records are presented. Interviews from senior Lockheed management and experienced flight crews validate the C-5's decisive accomplishments.

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