a freight plane, especially the C119 used by the R.C.A.F.
- 1932  The new Junkers freight plane "JU-52," "flying boxcar," belonging to the Canadian Airways Limited, aroused a great deal of interest. . . .
- 1942  The flying "box car" rested and the mechanic fastened the door.
- 1958  Santa Claus headed north . . . driving a sleigh, in the shape of a C-119 Flying Boxcar, from 435 (Transport) Squadron at Namao, Alberta.