A New Tail Flash for Super Galaxy

Sept. 14, 2010

Lockheed Martin announced Sept. 13 that the first production C-5M Super Galaxy now has a newly painted tail flash. Lockheed’s Marietta, Ga., production facility painted tail No. 31285 with the new flash. The company expects to deliver this aircraft to Air Mobility Command soon for stationing at Dover AFB, Del.

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