Un C-5M Super Galaxy de la base aérea de Dover, transportó 85.000 libras de carga a Iraq, siendo el primero de su tipo en aterrizar en este país, en apoyo de Iraqi Freedom.La Base de Dover alberga tres C-5M que ya ha completado la fase de pruebas, y van a entrar en la fase de conversión operativa. El avión no solo entregó la carga en breve tiempo, sino que volvió a su base antes de lo planeado..
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A Dover Air Force Base C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew delivering over 85,000 pounds of equipment for troops supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and was the first C-5M to land in Iraq in late January.Dover AFB officials have three C-5M aircraft that have completed the operational testing phase and are about to enter the conversion phase. The aircraft not only delivered the cargo on short notice, but also was able to arrive back to base ahead of schedule.
Once the aircraft has been approved for direct delivery capability, C-5M aircrews will be able to fly cargo directly to Iraq without stopping to refuel.
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