The C-123 was designed to be a glider. The Army decided the glider days were over so engines were added. The fuel tanks were behind the engines and mounted with explosive mount bolts. The tanks were jettisoned for engine fires.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_C-123_Provider


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