USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) C-5M Tail now USA Flagless!

Описание: The U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) recently made the decision to remove most of the markings and tail numbers from its refueling and cargo aircraft, according to a recent statement by the service. Ostensibly, AMC suggests the reason behind the change relates to operations security (OpSec), although some have questioned this rationale.

Typically, the tails of AMC refueling and cargo aircraft feature a small U.S. flag, the letters AMC, a custom colorized flash with the name of the aircraft’s home station, and a five-digit identification number. The Air Force roundel is painted below the tail, while the “U.S. AIR FORCE” marking is displayed further forward on the fuselage. Other emblems and information are also frequently displayed elsewhere on AMC aircraft fuselages.

Now, AMC refueling and cargo aircraft will only feature the small U.S. flag on their tails and light gray roundels designed to blend in with the overall livery. There had already been indications that the command was looking to do away with the tail flashes detailing each aircraft’s home base and heritage information.

Seems in 2026 that this has changed as the USA Flag on the C-5M Supergalaxy 87-0035 has been painted over with grey paint!