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Catalog Number:
1971.111
Location:
4C243
Description:
The C-5, The Worlds Largest Jet Transport, Proved Its Real Value Late In The Vietnam Conflict And Again During The October 1973 Mideast Crisis When The Giant Bird Was Called Upon To Carry Supplies. It Is The Only Wide-Bodied Jet Transport Presently Capable Of Air Refueling, An Increasingly Important Capability Because Of The Potential For Denial Of Landing Rights At Overseas Locations. The Other Major Advantage Is The Size Of Cargo It Can Carry Such As The M-60 Battle Tank And Helicopters Wheezy Are Ready For The Action As Soon As They Roll Off The Aircraft.
