| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 47-787 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7787 |
| Military Code: | CZ-787 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Chase C-123 Avitruc |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Chase C-123 Avitruc |
| Aircraft Version: | Chase XC-123A Avitruc |
| C/n (msn): | [ 47-787 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | May 1951 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 687353 |
| Photo Comment |
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The second prototype of the Chase XG-20 assault glider was rebuilt as the XC-123A, America's first jet transport aircraft, first flown on 21 April 1951. The four J47 turbojets burnt too much fuel, but the XC-123 with two piston engines was ordered into production. C-123 production was eventually taken over by Fairchild. Photo probably taken at Trenton - Mercer, New Jersey. Photo by: Hank Walker / Life This photo was added on 14 May 2024, and has since been viewed 1000 times. |