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For decades the C-5 Galaxy has been a giant among U.S. Air Force cargo planes, but its original design had a catastrophic flaw. Learn how the C-5's future was saved Sunday at 9 on a new episode of Inside Mighty Machines. http://bit.ly/2JiTXpg | Smithsonian Channel

The C-5 Galaxy is a true giant among USAF cargo planes – but its development was not without problems. Just four years after it made its debut, a serious design flaw threatened the future of the entire line. 🎥Inside Mighty Machines | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is primarily a giant cargo plane – and to load it up, you need a giant opening. The solution: the nose cone of the plane, known as the visor, swings up to reveal a massive door. 🎥Inside Mighty Machines | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation