Alejake (9/22/2006)

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It was always a surprise and quite a sight if we were doing a cross-country flight jumping in another state.  We actually had flight crews load personal furniture, landscaping and even personal cars on C-119's.  I guess not much has changed . . .

Good pics tomahawk6...

 BTW, here is a quote - maybe PCS space A on aircraft applies to Airforce and Army also -

Among the many benefits military members enjoy, few are as convenient but least publicized as the Navy's Opportune Lift (OPLIFT) Program. It allows members to move personal vehicles, boats, and motorcycles on the next available Navy ship.

Member must provide PCS orders, an ID card to verify eligibility, title or registration, power of attorney (if warranted) and a point of contact at the other end. You also have to be patient ... OPLIFT takes time. OPLIFT operates without a schedule, relying totally on deck space available aboard any Navy ship passing through. Customers are maintained on a list of "OPLIFT customers" on a first come, first served basis. It is not unusual for members to wait six months to move their car to the destination of their choice. Some ships have operational commitments that preclude them from taking vehicles, even if their decks are empty.

Opportune Lift is available to all active duty and retired members of the Armed Forces and unmarried widows and widowers of retired service members and DoD civilian employees moving on permanent change of station (PCS) orders. The program is closed to dependent personnel of active duty members not accompanying their sponsor."

Good way to save a buck on a move if you are short handed on cash or credit, sounds a little risky though...

"Let's Go Downtown" - Flight of the Intruder
 

http://www.327infantry.org/second/c_co 

Same Mud Same Blood - NBC documentary filmed 1967 RVN, chronicle Frank McGee