US Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy lands at Whenuapai airbase

Thursday 21 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 21 Aug 2025, 5:58pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, United States Air Force

The United States Air Force's largest aircraft arrived at RNZAF Base Auckland last night. The C-5M Super Galaxy delivered the first components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator. This marks the first time the aircraft has returned to New Zealand in over 40 years.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 21 Aug 2025, 5:19pm

   US Air Force Super Galaxy commander describes flying giant plane after landing at Whenuapai (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 5:58pm

   Take a look inside US Air Force's largest plane - C-5M Super Galaxy (opens in new tab)