Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar is a military transport aircraft developed in the late 1940s, designed to carry large loads such as troops, cargo, and equipment. It features a distinctive box-shaped fuselage and twin tail fins, allowing it to maximize cargo space and facilitate rapid loading and unloading. Used extensively by the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars, it also served in cargo parachute drops and medical evacuation missions. Its versatility and rugged design made it a reliable workhorse for military logistics and transportation during its decades of service.