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Our C-123K has been named "Thunderpig" which was the nickname used by the 911th Airlift Wing based at Greater Pittsburgh Airport when they flew the C-123 there. Since then #54-664 has received a total restoration and is presently flying to as many air shows during the summer as it can.

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Development Designed by the Chase Aircraft Co. just after World War II, the C-123 evolved from earlier large assault glider designs. The prototype XC-123, basically a glider powered by two piston engines, made its initial flight in 1949. A second prototype was built as the unpowered XG-20 glider.

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The C-123 Provider was an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and subsequently A U.S. Coast Guard C-123 Provider. built by Fairchild Aircraft for the United States Air Force.

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R December 25, 2020 Topic: Security Region: Asia Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: Air Force Vietnam Military Aircraft War The Fairchild C-123 Provided Just What the Air Force Needed in Vietnam The.

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The Fairchild C-123 Provider served as a cargo and troop transport aircraft throughout the late 1950s to mid-1970s. About 300 were built, but only one survives in flying condition. That airplane, affectionately known as Thunderpig , will be coming from the Air Heritage Museum in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, to be part of the "Vietnam Remembered - 50 Years Later" commemoration at EAA.

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The Fairchild C-123 Provider is a twin-engined military transport aircraft produced by the US American manufacturer Fairchild Aircraft, developed by Chase Aircraft. Crew 4 next aircraft [Photo-ID: 6408] © Karsten Palt 2013-02-09 Fairchild C-123B Provider Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Reg.: L4-6/07 c/n: 20004 Royal Thai Air Force Museum [ Bangkok]

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An American Workhorse in Vietnam: The Fairchild C-123 The rugged aircraft provided the U.S. Air Force with the means to reach remote areas, where it could deliver supplies and evacuate.

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Designed by the Chase Aircraft Co., the C-123 evolved from earlier designs for large assault gliders. The first prototype XC-123 made its initial flight on 14 October 1949, powered by two piston engines. A second prototype was built as the XG-20 glider. It was later test flown, powered by four jet engines.

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The Fairchild C-123 Provider served as a twin-engined military transport aircraft for several air services of the world throughout the Cold War years. It was utilized to good effect by both American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War (1955-1975).

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The rugged C-123 became an essential part of U.S. Air Force airlift during the Southeast Asia War, where it flew primarily as an in-theater airlifter and a Ranch Hand sprayer. Designed by the Chase Aircraft Co. just after World War II, and built by Fairchild, the C-123 evolved from earlier large assault glider designs.

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Note: Thunderpig on final runway 08 for static display at the Waterloo Airshow. From the Air Heritage Museum in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Airline: United States - Department of Agriculture. Reg: N3142D photos. Aircraft: Fairchild C-123 Provider. Serial #: 20029. Photo date: 2014-06-03. Uploaded: 2014-11-08.

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History of the C-123K Provider. Chase Airlift produced the C-123K in 1949 as a heavy assault glider. The engines were later added to the aircraft. After Chase could not deliver the aircraft, the United States Air Force (USAF) awarded the contract to Fairchild in 1954. The aircraft featured high-mounted wings and tail surfaces on a pod-type.

C123K Provider Air Mobility Command Museum


The Fairchild C-123 Provider is an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and built by Fairchild Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force.

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Designed by the Chase Aircraft Company in New Jersey and built by Fairchild Industries in Hagerstown, Maryland, the C-123 was utilized in Vietnam for a range of tactical missions including transportation of military personnel and equipment, evacuation of wounded soldiers, and supply operations for advanced combat positions.

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Fairchild C-123 Provider is a transport aircraft for the American military, designed by Chase Aircraft. This was subsequently built by the Fairchild Aircraft Company for the US Air Force. In addition to the USAF services, it also went to serve most remarkably with the Coast Guard in the United States and some air forces in South East Asia.