I grew up watching C-119s take off and land, and watching paratroopers jump from C-119s, but by the time I went into the Army, the C-119 had been replaced by the C-130.
If I remember correctly, I think the Taiwan Air Force still used the C-119 for jumps.
There were C-119 gunships in Viet Nam, but I don't remember ever seeing one in action, although I may have seen one parked at an airfield.
Flew Marine C119s out of NAS Glenview, Ill as crew chief. The squadron was initially at MSP. The squadron started converting to C-130s in 1972, Had a new hangar built and then they closed down Glenview. Would ride my Schwinn 10 speed with a trailer from home about 26 miles. Flew both coasts and frequent transcontinental. Carried Aircraft engines and Generals' cars. Once landed with nose wheel up and all walked away. Did frequent air shows. One plane was Number 708.
Was the Dollar Nineteen what one person called the Flying Coffin? I read a book by Dr. Wayne Dyer where he recounted doing jumps from a bird named such. I do know the plane had issues with delaminating props and being a sometimes runaway but I won't diss this bird as being deadly. How did it rank with the C-123?
@wkat950 -if it crashes, any airplane can be called a flying coffin. Early models had engine, prop and structural problems, corrected in later models. It was a tactical freight hauling, combat cargo workhorse that served for almost 30 years, and logged millions of flying hours all over the world--losses were, in fact, relatively low. It was replaced by the C-130, not the C-123, which was a smaller light duty aircraft that couldn't operate in bad weather.
This clip is a historical gem. The song also clinches the mood of the times. I remember when I was about 12 or so, in 1954, I saw a C-119 in the sky above the South Bronx where I lived, and I said to myself--"Real airmen! And over my neighborhood!"
unusual to see such a formation...I used a C119 to depart Karamursel air station Turkey in 1959, heading to Izmir for customs clearance and then on to Athens. One day later a C130 to Evreaux, France....I have a foto of that plane...guy at front side door was playing with a dog...I don't recall a thing about that flight - only thing I know about C130 flight was that it was a noisy plane, even with the pink piable stuff to stick into your ear canals :)
What are you, hater ?? 12 years old ? Must be if you don't know who Connie Francis is. Check with your father or grandfather-- they can tell you about her and about airplanes that had propellers. Also, the Air Force of my time was on "Our Side," as you put it, and along with the Navy and the Army-- is largely responsible for the freedom you have inherited to post stupid blogs.
@JFDhater I didn't see that hater, so I apologize for the tone of my reply, but I think if you'll click on where it says "Johnny Cash," you'll find it's an advertisement trying to sell music CDs to any viewer. I didn't put it there-- You Tube did, I assume because that video has music instead of a narration.
@tomgauthier My pleasure, Tom -- the films were taken in Oct. '58 over Germany. U.S. Army riggers prepared the load for drop, but Air Force Loadmasters from the 5th Aerial Port Sq. were in charge of the drop. I got yelled at by the Loadmasters for almost falling out of the airplane.
when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
@N9497S -- I have over 3,600 feet of 8mm of flying C-119s and I had them first converted to VHS in the late '80s through a firm contracting to Walgreens. Very expensive-$700 then--cheap now. Had the VHS converted to DVD in 2002 for a mere $75. I have a Roxio program that allows me to capture and edit DVD, and I can also freeze a frame and make a still photo. Resolution is terrible, but better than nothing as I carried no still camera. What was your tail # in the 75th?
@irish89055 We had R-3350 89-A Turbo compounds. The 4360s ended with the last of the C models in 1951. And yes, the old P&Ws were a maintenance nightmare--that's why the Air Force got rid of them. The 3350s produced as much horsepower, were more efficient and less of a maintenance problem. Biggest problem we had was training pilots used to the P&W not to overboost the3350s on takeoff.
@Chuckradioop My father's 119 had the 4360's. He flew as reserve pilot out of Andrews AFB in the early 60's. I have some 8mm I want to get converted to DVD of them dropping troops and a jeep out the back during summer 2 weeks down at Ft Bragg.. . He did mention taking off once with the trim wheel set wrong and it went straight up... almost bought the farm there..Thanks for the reply
Brings back a lot of memories..I was in the 781st troop carrier sqd we were at Weisbaden from 1953 until we went to Evereux Fr Our C-119.s didnt have the fin under the elevator and we had R-4360 engines , We also flew a lot of formation s both day and night We hauled freight to everywhere in Europe,North Africa and Scadinavia and the British Isles--I shipped out in 1956
Thanks for your comment. You might be interested to know these C-119s were attached to the 60th TC Wing, based at Rhein-Main Air Base, Frankfurt AM from the Airlift until 9-55 when moved to France. We spent a lot of time in Germany and we all loved it there.
I grew up watching C-119s take off and land, and watching paratroopers jump from C-119s, but by the time I went into the Army, the C-119 had been replaced by the C-130.
If I remember correctly, I think the Taiwan Air Force still used the C-119 for jumps.
There were C-119 gunships in Viet Nam, but I don't remember ever seeing one in action, although I may have seen one parked at an airfield.
My memories of Viet Nam are all mixed up.
writesong 1 month ago
Flew Marine C119s out of NAS Glenview, Ill as crew chief. The squadron was initially at MSP. The squadron started converting to C-130s in 1972, Had a new hangar built and then they closed down Glenview. Would ride my Schwinn 10 speed with a trailer from home about 26 miles. Flew both coasts and frequent transcontinental. Carried Aircraft engines and Generals' cars. Once landed with nose wheel up and all walked away. Did frequent air shows. One plane was Number 708.
jude7000 2 months ago
Was the Dollar Nineteen what one person called the Flying Coffin? I read a book by Dr. Wayne Dyer where he recounted doing jumps from a bird named such. I do know the plane had issues with delaminating props and being a sometimes runaway but I won't diss this bird as being deadly. How did it rank with the C-123?
wkat950 5 months ago
@wkat950 -if it crashes, any airplane can be called a flying coffin. Early models had engine, prop and structural problems, corrected in later models. It was a tactical freight hauling, combat cargo workhorse that served for almost 30 years, and logged millions of flying hours all over the world--losses were, in fact, relatively low. It was replaced by the C-130, not the C-123, which was a smaller light duty aircraft that couldn't operate in bad weather.
Chuckradioop 5 months ago
This clip is a historical gem. The song also clinches the mood of the times. I remember when I was about 12 or so, in 1954, I saw a C-119 in the sky above the South Bronx where I lived, and I said to myself--"Real airmen! And over my neighborhood!"
lochner1519 10 months ago
Ahhh for the days when it was man's Air Force. Rounds oily engines barking in your ears and smoking Lucky Strikes in the cockpit (not flight deck).
maxsmodels 1 year ago
@maxsmodels Close, Max. Unfiltered Pell Mells. Cough, Cough. ;- ))
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
unusual to see such a formation...I used a C119 to depart Karamursel air station Turkey in 1959, heading to Izmir for customs clearance and then on to Athens. One day later a C130 to Evreaux, France....I have a foto of that plane...guy at front side door was playing with a dog...I don't recall a thing about that flight - only thing I know about C130 flight was that it was a noisy plane, even with the pink piable stuff to stick into your ear canals :)
granskare 1 year ago
if that is Johnny Cash singing, somebody please quit squeezing his nuts.
JFDhater 1 year ago
@JFDhater
What are you, hater ?? 12 years old ? Must be if you don't know who Connie Francis is. Check with your father or grandfather-- they can tell you about her and about airplanes that had propellers. Also, the Air Force of my time was on "Our Side," as you put it, and along with the Navy and the Army-- is largely responsible for the freedom you have inherited to post stupid blogs.
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
@Chuckradioop ok, then SMARTASS.....how come it says "Johnny Cash -Don't Make Me Go" right above the Uploader Comments section???????
now I can be like you....(obviously stupid and illiterate).
JFDhater 1 year ago
@JFDhater I didn't see that hater, so I apologize for the tone of my reply, but I think if you'll click on where it says "Johnny Cash," you'll find it's an advertisement trying to sell music CDs to any viewer. I didn't put it there-- You Tube did, I assume because that video has music instead of a narration.
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
@Chuckradioop no problem. You Tube is stupid, not you.
JFDhater 1 year ago
Was loadmaster 1962-66 452d Troop Carrier Wing, March AFB, California.
Pur nostalgia here!! Thanks much.
tomgauthier 1 year ago
@tomgauthier My pleasure, Tom -- the films were taken in Oct. '58 over Germany. U.S. Army riggers prepared the load for drop, but Air Force Loadmasters from the 5th Aerial Port Sq. were in charge of the drop. I got yelled at by the Loadmasters for almost falling out of the airplane.
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
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when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
Coffeeforevah 1 year ago
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when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
Coffeeforevah 1 year ago
when I was a kid in the early 60's I loved seeing the large formations of C119's leaving the base at MSP, I don't remember them being stationed there, might have been just a stop over on the way west to the Pacific to fuel up. I loved the rumble of all that horse power
Coffeeforevah 1 year ago
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Coffeeforevah 1 year ago
Question , How did you convert your 8MM to DVD,, Nice Photos , Chuck, USAF Retired ( Recip engine Mechanic )
N9497S 1 year ago
@N9497S -- I have over 3,600 feet of 8mm of flying C-119s and I had them first converted to VHS in the late '80s through a firm contracting to Walgreens. Very expensive-$700 then--cheap now. Had the VHS converted to DVD in 2002 for a mere $75. I have a Roxio program that allows me to capture and edit DVD, and I can also freeze a frame and make a still photo. Resolution is terrible, but better than nothing as I carried no still camera. What was your tail # in the 75th?
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
@N9497S Did your 119 have the P&R 4360 engine and wasn't it a mechanics nightmare?
irish89055 1 year ago
@irish89055 We had R-3350 89-A Turbo compounds. The 4360s ended with the last of the C models in 1951. And yes, the old P&Ws were a maintenance nightmare--that's why the Air Force got rid of them. The 3350s produced as much horsepower, were more efficient and less of a maintenance problem. Biggest problem we had was training pilots used to the P&W not to overboost the3350s on takeoff.
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
@Chuckradioop My father's 119 had the 4360's. He flew as reserve pilot out of Andrews AFB in the early 60's. I have some 8mm I want to get converted to DVD of them dropping troops and a jeep out the back during summer 2 weeks down at Ft Bragg.. . He did mention taking off once with the trim wheel set wrong and it went straight up... almost bought the farm there..Thanks for the reply
irish89055 1 year ago
@irish89055 Thanks to your father for his service.
Chuckradioop 1 year ago
Oh My!!! This brings back the memories. 316th TCW, 75th TCS, Ashiya Japan 1954-1956. Flight Engineer/Crew Chief.
Thanks~!!
kartelala 1 year ago
Brings back a lot of memories..I was in the 781st troop carrier sqd we were at Weisbaden from 1953 until we went to Evereux Fr Our C-119.s didnt have the fin under the elevator and we had R-4360 engines , We also flew a lot of formation s both day and night We hauled freight to everywhere in Europe,North Africa and Scadinavia and the British Isles--I shipped out in 1956
fergusonmo 1 year ago
Nice, thanks for posting the video! There's not nearly enough vids on youtube for the Dollar 19.
seniormagnifico 2 years ago
Thanks for the good words. I might do some more--I have about 3,500 feet of 8mm Kodacolor converted to DVD.
Chuckradioop 2 years ago
@seniormagnifico Never heard of that nickname before. Cool. Through the C119, I learned about "Earthquake Mcgoon'.
kolbpilot 1 year ago
my Dad was a navigator ( trained in mather airforce field, Sacramento) after the c-47 he has flown the noratlas and later the c-160 Transall.
the c-119 looks nearly the same as a noratlas.
cherusker001 2 years ago
Very nice....feel like sitting in the cockpit....
cherusker001 2 years ago
@cherusker001
Thanks for your comment. You might be interested to know these C-119s were attached to the 60th TC Wing, based at Rhein-Main Air Base, Frankfurt AM from the Airlift until 9-55 when moved to France. We spent a lot of time in Germany and we all loved it there.
Chuckradioop 2 years ago