<article><hdr>Air to air shot of Lockheed C-40</hdr><body>
<hi style=afpcap>The Lockheed C-40 was basically similar to the model 12A commercial light transport, with three being ordered during 1938. This was followed by ten C-40As with seating for five passengers instead of seven. Most were redesignated with the prefix U for utility being added. Ten commercial model 12As were acquired from civilian owners, with the designation UC-40D applied.</hi>