Roche: C-5A likely too pricey to maintain in the fleet

Air Force leaders expect a pending review of the C-5A will determine the aging airlifter fleet is too expensive to maintain and should be retired, Air Force Secretary James Roche said April 27. A newly minted inspection team called the Airworthiness Board will conduct the review. Details of the team...

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