A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport leaving Baghdad International Airport Jan. 8 at 6:20 a.m. was hit by either ground fire or a missile shortly after takeoff. The strike caused the No. 4 engine to explode. The crew declared an inflight emergency and landed safely. None of the 11 crewmembers and...

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