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flying boxcar
Slang
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.
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