Two C-5B Galaxy aircraft from the 436th Military Airlift Wing depart on a personnel and equipment airdrop mission. The Air Force Airlift Center is conducting tests to certify the airdrop, formation-flying and low-level flight capabilities of Galaxy aircraft. Earlier tests were suspended in 1973 when wing-strength problems were discovered in Galaxy aircraft. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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