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The Flying Boxcar A Glimpse of World War II Air Transport
The article contrasts the World War I Forty and Eight with the World War II flying boxcar the C-82. It notes the Army Air Forces ordered large batches from Fairchild to move tanks artillery ammunition troops and paratroopers across 3500 miles. The C-82 is designed for short-field operations with fast takeoffs and rapid delivery from rugged battle areas.
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Army Air Forces
Fairchild Airplane Corporation
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