The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy and Marine Corps designation R4Q) is an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed …

It was designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by …

The RCAF used C119s from 1952 to 1967 for transport operations, air resupply, paratroop ops, and medical evacuation. The aircraft were also used in the Arctic regions for the resupply of …

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy and Marine Corps designation R4Q) was an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed …

The C-119 Flying Boxcar, developed from the Fairchild C-82 Packet, was a twin-engine, twin-boom, twin-tail transport designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized …

Still officially named Packet, the new design would carry the unofficial nick-name Flying Boxcar for the rest of its days. The Air Force ordered 55 of them in 1948-49, designated C-119B models. …

Purchased to provide a modern airlift capability the “Flying Boxcar” as they were known, would serve the RCAF well. They brought supplies into the Arctic, transported Army soldiers, and …

This site tracks the history of all Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars that survived military service.

Crashed September 16th the following year whilst fighting a fire in Castle Crags State Park, California. Delivered to the RCAF as 22111 in 1953. Sold as N8093 in 1970. To Hawkins and …

Notes: C-119F N15509 tanker #36 operated by T and G Inc, at home base Chandler Arizona in October 1979. Its RCAF origins are obvious from the paint scheme, however the right rudder …