In the United States Air Force inventory, the Lockheed C 5 Galaxy is not just another gray transport. It has a name, a personality and a reputation. Crews call it Fred, short for Ridiculous Economic ...
The C-5 Galaxy was designed and built by Lockheed for the United States Air Force. At certain periods in the program, Lockheed had planned to develop the massive transport aircraft into a cargo ...
Since its first appearance in the Vietnam War, the C-5 has accumulated a venerable service record. The global presence of the US military relies upon the US Air Force’s ability to provide strategic ...