Airman from Travis Air Force Base were on a mission to set several world records in the C5-M Super Galaxy April 3, 2015. Two C-5 M's and a combined crew of airmen from the 349th and 60th Air Mobility Wing were put the through the paces preparing the aircraft for a mission that will include altitude in horizontal flight, time-to-climb with payload, and greatest payload to 9,000 meters among several other records. The mission also provided valuable extensive training for both ground troops and aircrew involved. Staff Sgt. Jon Kirk, a crewchief for the 349th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pushes
Airman from Travis Air Force Base were on a mission to set several world records in the C5-M Super Galaxy April 3, 2015. Two C-5 M's and a combined crew of airmen from the 349th and 60th Air Mobility Wing were put the through the paces preparing the aircraft for a mission that will include altitude in horizontal flight, time-to-climb with payload, and greatest payload to 9,000 meters among several other records. The mission also provided valuable extensive training for both ground troops and aircrew involved. Staff Sgt. Jon Kirk, a crewchief for the 349th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pushes a tank containing liquid oxygen to be used by the aircrew on board the aircraft during servicing and preparation. (Released - Air Force Photograph/Heide Couch)
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