MARCH AFB C-119

The C-119 Flying Boxcar was operated by the United States Air Force at March Air Force Base (AFB), California, primarily during the 1950s and early 1960s. Units at March AFB, such as troop carrier squadrons, used the C-119 for tactical airlift missions, including transporting troops, equipment, and supplies, as well as performing airborne drops and aeromedical evacuation. The aircraft’s distinctive twin-boom design and rear loading ramp made it ideal for rapid loading and unloading operations. While at March AFB, C-119 units supported training, exercises, and real-world deployments, contributing to the Air Force’s global mobility during the early Cold War era.