For today's #ThrowbackThursday, the Flying Boxcar! The Fairchild designed C-119's distinctive twin boom layout and box-like cavernous fuselage earned it the name "Flying Boxcar". Its rear-opening clamshell doors permitted fast and efficient handling of bulk loads. The type went through a number of re-designs with increases to the fuselage dimensions, more powerful engines and many other changes. The RCAF took delivery of its first aircraft in 1952. Nos 435 and 436 Squadrons of Air Transport Comm

Today we bring you some shots from a guided tour of our Fairchild C-119 Flying #Boxcar that was conducted by our very own Kevin and Larry at our National Warplane Museum😊. As you can tell, we have some characters on our roster. If you and your family want an unforgettable vintage aviation experience come down to our airfield in 📍Geneseo, NY‼️Want to take a ride with us🤔? Head to this link and check out Whiskey-7’s ride schedule https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/nationalwarplanemuseum/items/?

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