Remarks: The C-123 provided its service at Pope AFB from 1958 to 1964. They were capable of carrying 60 fully equipped troops while operating from short airfields. This Provider was used in Operation Ranch Hand and had been equipped with auxiliary jet engines.
Remarks: This A/C has been restored displaying US Coast Guard Air Station Miami markings. It is preservered and currently exhibited at the PASM, Tucson, AZ.
Remarks: "USA Southwest 2006" ***Current Markings: U.S. Coast Guard, Miami, Florida***
The C-123 began in 1949, as a design for an all-metal cargo glider from Chase Aircraft. It was designed from the beginning to be easily converted to a powered cargo aircraft and the first powered prototype flew in October 1949. Chase Aircraft produced five flight testing aircraft before difficulties within the company resulted in the Air Force canceling the contract with them and turning further development and production of the aircraft over to Fairchild in June 1953. A total of 302 C-123Bs were produced for the U.S. Air Force. In 1960, eight Providers were transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard. They were primarily used for logistics support, but also saw service in search and rescue operations. Two aircraft, including this one, were modified to assist in the development of the LORAN-C navigation system.
Remarks: "USA Southwest 2006" ***Current Markings: U.S. Coast Guard, Miami, Florida***
The C-123 began in 1949, as a design for an all-metal cargo glider from Chase Aircraft. It was designed from the beginning to be easily converted to a powered cargo aircraft and the first powered prototype flew in October 1949. Chase Aircraft produced five flight testing aircraft before difficulties within the company resulted in the Air Force canceling the contract with them and turning further development and production of the aircraft over to Fairchild in June 1953. A total of 302 C-123Bs were produced for the U.S. Air Force. In 1960, eight Providers were transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard. They were primarily used for logistics support, but also saw service in search and rescue operations. Two aircraft, including this one, were modified to assist in the development of the LORAN-C navigation system.
