This C-5B Galaxy was on display in the static at the 2007 RIAT at RAF Fairford. She was operated by the 337th AS / 439th AW out of Westover AFB, MA. Now listed as upgraded to C-5M standard and operated by the same unit.
Rhode Island Air Show 2009. Close-up of engine number 4 of this beautiful C-5. Check out the graffiti on the fan blade on the left. Canon EOS 40D, EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM lens + EF 1.4x II extender.
Rhode Island Air Show 2009. Close-up of the mechanism that lifts the C-5's big nose! Canon EOS 40D, EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM lens + EF 1.4x II extender.