One of the lesser-known aerial workhorses of the Vietnam War was the Fairchild C-123K Provider, a short-range assault transport that was used to airlift troops and cargo to and from short runways and ...

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The Fairchild C-123 Provider began as a glider and ended as one of aviation’s most controversial aircraft. Used in Vietnam for cargo, rescue, and chemical missions, it spread Agent Orange across ...

Originally designed as a rugged transport for short, hostile runways, the Fairchild C-123 became indispensable in Vietnam. It hauled troops, supplies, and wounded under constant fire, earning fierce ...

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