I love it when you hear the whine of those massive TF-39 turbofans it sounds like sirens that sound off at the time it is turning around and ready for takeoff.
The Smithsonian Channel has a series on "Mighty Planes" which you can find on the web. I recently saw an episode on the Super Galaxy (with the new engines) making a trip from Dover, Del to Bagram, Afghanistan. These are amazing planes. Thanks for posting, Speedbird (even if it was more than one plane - big deal!)
The engines on these big lovely beasties have a sound like no other. The first time I ever heard a C5 flying overhead, thought something godawful was happening. But no...just a beautiful Galaxy saying "Hello"! I love 'em!
I remember flying Space-A in those all the time as a kid. Sitting backwards in a windowless cabin, climbing what I thought was the most nerve-racking ladders at the time, having to wear ear plugs the whole time, and that smell. I used to think nothing in the world could ever sound so loud.
I like seeing the C-5's taking off and miss being in the Air Force and getting to work on them. I miss the C-141's even more and wish they was still flying.
Use to work at Eastern Regional airport from 2010 to 2014 where the 167th is based . I loved watching these c-5's takeoff and land there it was quite a sight to see and hear as the tf-39 engines were loud , you had to wear hearing protection working on the flight ramp because of the noise these jets made .
The C5 taking off at the end I would recognize anywhere with the blue Stewart Logo. I live across the street from Stewart ANG 105th Int Airport. You can't hear on the phone and your house shakes. The screaming goes on all day sometimes(it did) and fly offs and overs/ some people wanted it rerouted it interferes with the noise level but I said no way I love the path. Its right over your head on take off. Always though they would someday land on my house. LOL I love these C5s. Ride in your car and when its landing its so awesome like on top of your car.
Great Vid! I always see these beautiful birds fly in and out of M'burg while on my delivery route...winchester ave meeting with tabler station road is the sweet spot ;0)
There are actually three different C-5s in this video. The first one taxiing in is C-5B tail 86-0012 out of Westover, the second is C-5A tail 70-0452 out of Martinsburg, and the third is C-5A tail 69-0023 out of Stewart. Thankfully, the latter two are now retired and have hopefully been cut up for scrap by now. C-5s have a great sound, but they suck to maintain.
Beautiful vid, those old p&w engines are a noise that'll be missed when the C5 M prog is completed. They literally sound like they are tearing a hole through the air. New turbofans have the aural excitement of a household appliance!
Interesting that three different jets are shown in the video...The Stewart tail that was shown taking off didn't happen in 2013, the last one flew last year. 6012 is here at Dover now
I live like 30 mile from the Martinsburg base. I got to go there a couple months ago. They're an amazing aircraft. Sadly they are getting rid of them and going to C-17 Globemasters.
Apologies for what is probably a dumbass question, but what are the white striped on the nose/above the windshield? I'm blonde so words with less than 3 syllables please ;)
The sweet sound of those amazing TFT-39's
TF39*
I love the old sound of the airplane!
I love in Texas and these fly daily over head because of a retired air base maybe last than 10 miles away. They are my favorite and sound amazing!
I love it when you hear the whine of those massive TF-39 turbofans it sounds like sirens that sound off at the time it is turning around and ready for takeoff.
The Smithsonian Channel has a series on "Mighty Planes" which you can find on the web. I recently saw an episode on the Super Galaxy (with the new engines) making a trip from Dover, Del to Bagram, Afghanistan. These are amazing planes. Thanks for posting, Speedbird (even if it was more than one plane - big deal!)
167th C-5 out in Cali..thx for the vid Speedbird...I see these big gooses flying around all the time...never tired of that 4 x TF-39 chorus ;-)
The engines on these big lovely beasties have a sound like no other. The first time I ever heard a C5 flying overhead, thought something godawful was happening. But no...just a beautiful Galaxy saying "Hello"! I love 'em!
I remember flying Space-A in those all the time as a kid. Sitting backwards in a windowless cabin, climbing what I thought was the most nerve-racking ladders at the time, having to wear ear plugs the whole time, and that smell.
I used to think nothing in the world could ever sound so loud.
Excellent video of the WV ANG C-5 Galaxy!
I like seeing the C-5's taking off and miss being in the Air Force and getting to work on them. I miss the C-141's even more and wish they was still flying.
Use to work at Eastern Regional airport from 2010 to 2014 where the 167th is based . I loved watching these c-5's takeoff and land there it was quite a sight to see and hear as the tf-39 engines were loud , you had to wear hearing protection working on the flight ramp because of the noise these jets made .
The C5 taking off at the end I would recognize anywhere with the blue Stewart Logo. I live across the street from Stewart ANG 105th Int Airport. You can't hear on the phone and your house shakes. The screaming goes on all day sometimes(it did) and fly offs and overs/ some people wanted it rerouted it interferes with the noise level but I said no way I love the path. Its right over your head on take off. Always though they would someday land on my house. LOL I love these C5s. Ride in your car and when its landing its so awesome like on top of your car.
Amazing Video..! Thanks 4 upload this..!
Love the Tf39
This video is nostalgic
Great Vid! I always see these beautiful birds fly in and out of M'burg while on my delivery route...winchester ave meeting with tabler station road is the sweet spot ;0)
28 tires on gear,beast indeed!
Nice weekend job.
From 747s to C 5s
love the tf39s!
Can't wait to see one of the new M's with the upgraded engines.
Big monster machine
I saw three different aircraft there. Nice video!
2 different planes were shown but still good video
The engines alone can tell you that this a C-5 Galaxy.
Spectacular video, amazing plane. Saludos
There are actually three different C-5s in this video. The first one taxiing in is C-5B tail 86-0012 out of Westover, the second is C-5A tail 70-0452 out of Martinsburg, and the third is C-5A tail 69-0023 out of Stewart. Thankfully, the latter two are now retired and have hopefully been cut up for scrap by now. C-5s have a great sound, but they suck to maintain.
I WISH IF THEY HAD A PASSENGER VERSION OF THE C5 AND THX 4 POSTING !
Awesome machine - never seen one up close with my own eyes - didn't realise the rear landing gear could turn to assist with turning on the ground?
That slow rotation makes. Saludos
Ex-Boeing C-17 Employee...it's still a great video! ;) Keep em coming :)
Beautiful vid, those old p&w engines are a noise that'll be missed when the C5 M prog is completed. They literally sound like they are tearing a hole through the air. New turbofans have the aural excitement of a household appliance!
General Electric you moron.
idk what the lines on the nose are, but the ones above the windshield are where the in-air refueling hooks up to
Why did the tail have Stewart on takeoff and not Martinsburg?
Tony stewart
Interesting that three different jets are shown in the video...The Stewart tail that was shown taking off didn't happen in 2013, the last one flew last year. 6012 is here at Dover now
As of last year, all of Martinsburg's Lockheed C-5 Galaxies had been replaced by Boeing C-17 Globemasters.
I live like 30 mile from the Martinsburg base. I got to go there a couple months ago. They're an amazing aircraft. Sadly they are getting rid of them and going to C-17 Globemasters.
It changed to a Stewart bird at the end? Did the Martinsburg one not takeoff? Just curious, but nice video none the less!
Dang how many tires are on the C-5
Sorry guys, mixed up my video naming.
Will correct ASAP
As has already been pointed out, this is absolutely a C5, not a C17.
Damn dude, how many spoilers can you fit on a wing??
Hey FolksI have read from the CAF and the twitter page of mine that the once retired C-5 is coming back to be with us again.
MONSTER!
Here's a 'B' version - that's awesome : )
3:43 = awesome!!
Apologies for what is probably a dumbass question, but what are the white striped on the nose/above the windshield? I'm blonde so words with less than 3 syllables please ;)
what engines has this amazing sounding galaxy?
General Electric TF39, which, unfortunately for us, enthusiasts, have been replaced with the F138 {CF6-80C2}
yep. thats a c5 galaxy all right. a beast of a thing aint it!
I worked on this one 454 at Altus AFB...
The B like the A bit Less Loud
Looks like Big Bird took a dump just above the cockpit.
Hey Speedbird that's actually a C-5 Galaxy not a C-17 Globemaster. :) nice video though.
Edit nevermind its not a super version
Isn't that a C-5 Galaxy?
Great video, but I don't think this is the C-17, I think it is the C-5 Galaxy.
Yep,it's a C-5 not C-17 .
Super galaxy?
No, C-5 galaxy air force with GE TF-39 JET engine
live 20 minutes from their home base
Wish i did lucky
Nice after 6 years
Smaller than a 747-8
Yeah pretty sure it's a Galaxy but great video
See, give the guy a break!!!
A break of 6 years
Not A super galaxy.... Different engine sound
It's a c-5
lockheed canada
зверь на самом деле ан 124 и ан 225 а с5 просто малютка
True , but we build more than just one or two. Get over it Russia, one of a kind aircraft doesn't make a fleet.
I'm jk, just making random comments
Nice but, its a C-5 Galaxy.
Again, we've established that. It's a mistake.
Air Force*
lol....
Ok Jesus people. For the love of god. It's just a mistake.