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Travis C-5 Takes Licking, Keeps Ticking

Travis C-5 Takes Licking, Keeps Ticking A surface-to-air missile fired by hostile forces in Baghdad on 8 January destroyed the number-four engine of a Travis AFB, California-based C-5 shortly after takeoff. The eleven crewmembers, fifty-two passengers, and the aircraft made it safely back to the ground. The engine was replaced on 14 January at a forward location in Southwest Asia. The aircraft was then flown to Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Georgia, for full repairs. On 5 March, Gen. John Handy, commander of US Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, presented Air Medals for meritorious achievement to the flight deck crew for their roles in recovering the aircraft. The other crewmembers received Air Force Commendation Medals.

Photo By Staff Sgt. Suzanne Jenkins


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