This week in Edwards history

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  

On Aug. 2, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy taxied across a series of ramps laid out on Rogers Dry Lakebed as part of its Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The taxi runs tested the structural integrity and movement of the aircraft’s new engines and pylons under rough conditions.

A C-5 Galaxy taxis across a series of ramps on Rogers Dry Lakebed here August 2 as part of the C-5�s Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The dynamic tests are designed to evaluate the structural modes of the aircraft with newer CF6 jet engines installed. (Photo by Jet Fabara)

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