Fairchild C-123 Provider: Technical Data and Complete Service Histories

The Fairchild C-123 Provider was one of the last piston-engined era cargo transport aircraft delivered to the United States Armed Forces. Its late entry during a time of rapid turboprop and jet aircraft development seemed to promise it a short service life. Yet during the Vietnam War, the C-123 carved an unforgettable place for itself in USAF history, performing essential tactical and paratroop logistics, clandestine missions and an infamous role in Operation Ranch Hand aerial spraying.

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