The landing gear of a C-5 Galaxy collapsed as the massive airlifter was preparing to take off from Charleston AFB, S.C., on July 14, according to The State newspaper. The Air Force reported there were no injuries to those onboard. The C-5 is assigned to Dover AFB, Del.
The Pentagon is considering ditching the Air Force’s plan to buy the E-7 Wedgetail as it looks to outsource the airborne target-tracking mission to space, defense officials indicated this week.