1951 Aviation Expiremental XC-120 Packplane (C-119 Flying Boxcar) USMC B&W Photo For Sale

Official 8” x 10” Photograph, taken prior to conversion. (1948-1950)

The Fairchild XC-120 Packplane was an American

experimental modular aircraft first flown in 1950. It was developed from the company's C-119 Flying Boxcar, and was unique in the unconventional use of removable cargo pods that were attached below the fuselage, instead of possessing an internal cargo compartment.

Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar/48-0330

Construction #: 10312

Delivered to the United States Air Force.

converted to XC-120 Packplane.

Project abandoned late 1952.

Length: 77'

Wingspan: 106' 0"

Number of seats: 66

Manufacturer: Fairchild Aircraft

First flight (Post Conversion): Hagerstown,

MD August 11, 1950

Engine type: Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major

Number built: 1

Photo comes bagged and boarded and ships securely with bubble wrap and in a box.

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“Condition is consistent with an old photogrpah. It may have corner bumps, creases, ink stains, pencil or pen markings, etc. Please see pictures for the best depiction of condition. And Please Ask Questions.”