The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar was an American military transport aircraft, developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, and designed to carry cargo and troops. The C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 C-119s had been built. The C-119 was an active performer in the Korean War, and was modified as new technologies evolved. It was replaced by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Identifier
NASM.2012.0030
Creator
Fairchild Aircraft Corp
Date
bulk 1952-1953
Provenance
Harold Langley, Gift, 2012
Extent
0.05 Cubic feet ((1 folder))
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of six black and white 8 by 10 inch Fairchild press photographs and two corresponding press releases relating to the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar.
Rights
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Citation
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar Photographs Accession 2012-0030, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.