C-123 Provider, U. S. Air Force 54-668), Texas, Lackland Air Force Base, U. S. Air Force History and Traditions Museum
The C-123, built by Fairchild Aircraft, entered service in 1955. The C-123 was designed as a short range assault transport. By the mid 1960s, the aircraft was mission deficient and virtually obsolescent. Built as the C-123B, most were converted to the C-128K by mounting turbo jet pods under each wing. The C-123K saw extensive service in Vietnam. Much of that service was spraying the herbicide Agent Orange to defoliate vegetation.
C-123 Provider, U. S. Air Force 54-668), Texas, Lackland Air Force Base, U. S. Air Force History and Traditions Museum
The C-123, built by Fairchild Aircraft, entered service in 1955. The C-123 was designed as a short range assault transport. By the mid 1960s, the aircraft was mission deficient and virtually obsolescent. Built as the C-123B, most were converted to the C-128K by mounting turbo jet pods under each wing. The C-123K saw extensive service in Vietnam. Much of that service was spraying the herbicide Agent Orange to defoliate vegetation.