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300 Orders, 1 Scandal, 20 Million Lost: The Contract That Changed U.S. Aviation

The C-123’s production turned into a political firestorm. Industrial giant Henry J. Kaiser bought the rights for $1.75 ...
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500 MPH, 4 Jets, 1 Betrayal: The Transport That Lost Its Creator

Born as a glider, the C-123 evolved into a jet-powered cargo hauler reaching 500 mph. Its creator, Michael Stroukoff, saw his ...