Product Description

- The C-119 Flying Boxcar is a twin-engine/double-boom military transport aircraft for the U.S. Air Force developed by Fairchild, and the C-119C/C-119F used by the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps is the R4Q-1/ It was called R4Q-2.
- This aircraft is based on the C-82 Packet, with the cockpit relocated to a lower position in the front, the engine strengthened, and the vertical stabilizer redesigned.
- When it was put into action in the Korean War and Vietnam War as one of the main transport aircraft of the US Air Force, it was also converted into a gunship aircraft.
- It was also used as a support aircraft for the Thunderbirds, an aerobatic squadron.
- 1,183 aircraft were produced until 1955 and discontinued in the 1970s.
- This aircraft was also provided to friendly countries overseas and was operated by the Taiwanese Air Force until 1997.

- 72 pages
- Softcover
- Text: English
- Size: 21.6cm x 27.95cm
- Photos: 140 black and white, 5 color
- 19 illustrations
- Commentary: Nicholas M. Williams

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item series

Naval Fighters

Item code

SGBNF117

ISBN code

9798989950904

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