Description: ORIGINAL FLIGHT HANDBOOK 1945-1949 - CURTISS COMMANDO USAF C-46 / NAVY R5C-1The "Curtiss C-46 Commando" was a large, twin-engine, low-wing cargo aircraft used primarily by the US Army Air Force and the US Navy (designation R5C-1) during World War II and the Korean War. The C-46 was able to transport troops and heavy payloads at high altitudes, particularly over the treacherous Himalayas (the Hump), to supply troops in the China-Burma-India theater.The C-46 was called the Commando because of its rugged design and capability to land on rough airstrips. This is the original handbook with many diagrams, drawings, photos, charts and operating instructions. 74 pagesThe cover was lost and has been replaced with a photo copy. The rest of the handbook is original and intact with light edge wear, but no marks or tears - Please see photos for details. Smoke free home.
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Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
