The book, C-5 Galaxy In Action, represents a pictorial review of one of the world's largest aircraft and the only aircraft that can transport most types of United States combat equipment including helicopters and tanks.  The C-5's front and rear cargo doors and 'kneeling' landing gear system enables fast and easy loading of bulky equipment and the Galaxy's intercontinental range allows it to carry cargo and troops quickly to any area in the world.  The C-5 Galaxy made its first appearance in March, 1968 and has been given a number of "nicknames" including 'Fat Albert', 'Big MAC', 'Fred' and 'White Elephant'.  The C-5 Galaxy is nearly a football field in length and is as high as a six-story building.  Since the 1970s the C-5 Galaxy has been used around the world, taking part in dozens of major military and humanitarian operations.  The major sections of "C-5 Galaxy In Action are as follows: 1) Aluminum Overcast; 2) The Beginning; 3) The C-5 In Service; 4) Disaster Relief; 5) Special Modifications; 6) The C-5 B; 7) The C-5 C; 8) The C-5 M; 9) AMC and the C-5 in Peacetime; 10) Air National Guard and Air Reserve Units; 11) Colors and Markings; 12) Strange Tonnage, Records, and Awards; 13) Attrition; 14) C-5 Serial numbers and 15) Training.  In addition to an informative narrative and picture captions, "C-5 Galaxy In Action" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 99 black and white photographs; 2) About 57 color photographs; 3) 9 black and white illustrations; 4) 6 color illustrations; 5) 6 color aircraft side profile illustrations 6) One 3-view black and white Lockheed C-5 A Galaxy illustration with specifications and 7) 3 color aircraft paintings.  This book is 64 pages and is in new condition.  The author is Richard Lippincott with Don Greer (colorist).  Edition published in 2009.