Lockheed Martin has delivered the second production C-5M transport to the Air Force. While this Super Galaxy is the second C-5 airframe modified to the new M-model configuration on Lockheed’s production line in Marietta, Ga., it is the fifth C-5M to join the fleet. “With this fifth Super Galaxy, we’re adding a new level of capability to the equation for determining how strategic airlift is used in both present and future contingency operations,” said Maj. Gen. James Rubeor, commander of Air Force Reserve Command’s 22nd Air Force, at Monday’s rollout in Marietta. An aircrew from Dover AFB, Del., ferried the newly upgraded giant to Stewart ANGB, N.Y., following the festivities, to undergo final interior refurbishment, painting, and trim. The Air Force intends to convert 52 C-5s to C-5Ms by giving them new engines and reliability enhancements, along with new avionics under a separate upgrade. (Lockheed release)
Due to the prolonged delay in deliveries of the Tech Refresh 3 version of the F-35 fighter, Denmark is pulling six of its TR-2-configured F-35 jets stationed in the U.S. back to home base in order to consolidate aircraft and get better training for its pilots and maintainers, the Danish…