1945 Farirchild C-82A

Packet "Flying Boxcar"

N9701F

This last airworthy example of the Fairchild C-82A "Flying Boxcar" Is on exhibit at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Hagerstown, MD where it was manufactured in 1945. The museum acquired the airplane in Greybull, WY where it had been stored for many years. On October 15, 2006 it was flown to Hagerstown where it is displayed with a number of other aircraft produced by Fairchild. This airplane is the famous TWA "ONTOS" meaning "The Thing" in Greek. 'ONTOS" served as a flying repair facility for 16 years carrying engines, spare parts and mechanics all over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. A jet was installed to improve it's performance and safety

The cockpit is located on the upper deck and is only accessible by climbing ladder like rungs on the side of the cabin. To avoid the risk of injury or a fall, the cockpit is not normally available for public inspection, but you can see everything in the photo below.

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