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C-5A departs San Antonio for good

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C-5A, #70-0448, became the last of its type to depart Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sept. 28.

The last C-5A Galaxy aircraft takes off from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sept. 28, 2016. The 433rd Airlift Wing said goodbye to the last C-5A model, tail 70-0448. The Alamo Wing will be receiving eight C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, equipped with new engines resulting in increased propulsion and added fuel savings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
The last C-5A Galaxy aircraft takes off from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sept. 28, 2016. The 433rd Airlift Wing said goodbye to the last C-5A model, tail 70-0448. The Alamo Wing will be receiving eight C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, equipped with new engines resulting in increased propulsion and added fuel savings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

The 433rd Airlift Wing there is slated to receive eight C-5Ms to replace the A-model.

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