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Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

The C-119 Flying Boxcar is a military cargo transport aircraft built by Fairchild in the United States. It first flew on 17 November 1947 and entered service in 1949, and was retired in June 1965. 1,183 were built.

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
U.S. Air Force · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Type of aircraft
military cargo transport aircraft
First flight
17 November 1947
Entered service
1949
Retired
June 1965
Total built
1,183
Wingspan
33.3 m
Length
27.25 m
Country of origin
United States

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
National Museum of the United States Air Force51-8037static display