C-5 Galaxy: Amerikas Schande

It was meant to be the largest and most powerful transport aircraft in the world. Instead, it became the most expensive defense disaster in United States history, drove its manufacturer to the brink of bankruptcy, and earned a nickname from its own engineers that one would rather not repeat in polite company. But the C-5 Galaxy didn't disappear. It kept flying, and what it accomplished in secret surpasses anything official reports have ever been willing to admit. ... In this video, you'll learn why America built an aircraft that shattered all the norms of aviation technology at the time, how Lockheed persevered despite exploding costs, failing wings, and a scandal before the US Congress, what role the Galaxy played in saving Israel in the war of 1973, how an intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from its cargo bay over the Pacific Ocean, why it flew the components of the world's first stealth fighter through the night without anyone knowing, and how the greatest failure in American aviation history ultimately resulted in an aircraft that remains irreplaceable to this day. History of the Air stands for meticulously researched stories about military technology, aviation, and the people behind them. All content on this channel, including script, editing, and concept, is copyrighted. Reproduction, reuse, or publication without express permission is prohibited. Music: Eyes of Glory by Aakash Gandhi, Duty Calls by Rod Kim. Historical photographs: archive.org, public domain. #C5Galaxy #MilitaryAviation #Lockheed #ColdWar #USAirForce