C-123K Provider, U. S. Air Force (54-0612), March Air Field, California, Riverside County
The first C-120 prototype made its maiden flight in late 1949. The first production C-123 was introduced to military service in 1956. The C-123 Provider was an tactical aircraft. Early in its career the aircraft were often used as paratrooper transports. Later, in Vietnam, it flew primarily as an in-theater airlifter. It also worked with the Special Forces designated as AC-123K Gunships that were equipped with 7.62mm mini-guns, flares and night sensors. Others C-123s were employed spraying herbicides. The C-123 was retired from military service in the early 1980s.
The aircraft in the photograph was was delivered to the U. S. Air Force in 1955. It was retired in 1981.
C-123K Provider, U. S. Air Force (54-0612), March Air Field, California, Riverside County
The first C-120 prototype made its maiden flight in late 1949. The first production C-123 was introduced to military service in 1956. The C-123 Provider was an tactical aircraft. Early in its career the aircraft were often used as paratrooper transports. Later, in Vietnam, it flew primarily as an in-theater airlifter. It also worked with the Special Forces designated as AC-123K Gunships that were equipped with 7.62mm mini-guns, flares and night sensors. Others C-123s were employed spraying herbicides. The C-123 was retired from military service in the early 1980s.
The aircraft in the photograph was was delivered to the U. S. Air Force in 1955. It was retired in 1981.