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C-124 Transport Airplane
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Men of the 57th Infantry Division wait to begin loading on a C-124C "Globemaster II" for transport to their training site. The C-124, a development on the C-47, was capable of carrying tanks, field guns, bull dozers, trucks, or 200 fully-equipped soldiers in its double-decker cabin.
May 1, 1954
United States. Army
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Army |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 1, 1954 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 73713 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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