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.