On June 27, 1970 (May 24 of the Lunar calendar), the United States first used the new type of "C-5 Galaxy" transport aircraft.

On June 27, 1970, the United States first used the new type of "C¡¤5 Galaxy" transport aircraft. This aircraft was successfully tested in 1968. Due to the use of turboprop engines, the aircraft's speed, load and range were further improved, and when necessary can also land at the field airport, it does not need the support of ground aid facilities, can quickly unload large equipment and weapons, etc., became a wide use of post-war tactical military transport aircraft. In the Middle East war of 1973, it became the main force of the United States to Israel emergency air transport.