{"product_id":"custom-c-119g-flying-boxcar-53-3191","title":"Custom C-119G Flying Boxcar 53-3191","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to engrave something unique?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck out our customization guide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PlaneTags_CustomizationGuide.pdf?v=1732230631\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_hero01_480x269_4c61495e-42be-4f4a-8bcd-00442fe20089.jpg?v=1718125684\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-119G Flying Boxcar holds a significant place in aviation history, an indispensable asset for various military missions and humanitarian efforts. MotoArt has honored this legacy by transforming the original skin of 53-3191 into PlaneTags - get yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about it here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/the-flying-boxcar-the-legendary-c-119g\" title=\"The Flying Boxcar: The Legendary C-119G\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e The Flying Boxcar: The Legendary C-119G\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_hero02_480x269_987edb16-5a34-4207-a8bd-faf8969a3de9.jpg?v=1718127041\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepted by the U.S. Air Force in 1954, 53-3191 served first with the 317th Troop Carrier Wing in Germany, and moved between key bases in Europe, including RAF Burtonwood, Neubiberg Air Base, and Évreux-Fauville Air Base. After years of service, ‘3191 transitioned to the Air Force Reserve at General William B. Mitchell in Wisconsin. In 1967, it was sent to the AMARG in Tucson, Arizona, where it awaited its fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, MotoArt acquired the original fuselage of 53-3191. They overcame challenges like rattlesnakes and the Arizona heat to preserve the skins before the aircraft was scrapped for good. In early 2023, some of the fuselage was upcycled into our mobile airshow display (many of you have seen). The remaining portions were transformed into PlaneTags in 2024, preserving the aircraft's legacy for airshow and PlaneTags enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_GALLERY01_480x600_a6e8e788-b4e9-441a-9eb5-4b4c2f40cfc1.jpg?v=1718126817\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss your chance to own a piece of history with C-119 Flying Boxcar PlaneTags, crafted from the genuine skin of 53-3191. Get yours today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_GALLERY02_480X600_e129a5e3-9e0e-4805-8935-6339636c2e7f.jpg?v=1718128896\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_sample_480x269_665221c3-3cd4-4214-83f7-d55b33b91398.jpg?v=1718217739\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eC-119G Flying Boxcar 53-3191\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/C-119G_lineart_d2b5af6d-d265-4759-9888-3ee9f62662be.jpg?v=1718128228\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e               \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairchild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-119G Flying Boxcar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53-3191\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer, Loadmaster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 ft 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 ft 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 mi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23,900 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,010 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-4360-20 Duplex Cyclone Radials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"Bare Metal","offer_id":51121327603877,"sku":"Custom C-119G-Bare Metal","price":52.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tucson White","offer_id":51121327636645,"sku":"Custom C-119G-Tucson White","price":57.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4682\/0005\/files\/C-119G_CARD_Metal2.jpg?v=1794175218","url":"https:\/\/shopnexoria.shop\/products\/custom-c-119g-flying-boxcar-53-3191","provider":"Westcliff Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}