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The Beechcraft Model 18, or "Twin Beech", as it is better known, is a 6-11 seat, twin-engine, low-wing, conventional-gear aircraft that was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas. This model saw military service during and after World War II in a number of versions including the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) C-45 Expeditor, AT-7 Navigator, AT-11 Kansan; and for the United States Navy (USN), UC-45J Navigator and the SNB-1 Kansan. In addition to carrying passengers the aircraft's uses have included aerial spraying, sterile insect release, fish seeding, dry ice cloud seeding, aerial firefighting, airborne mail pick up and drop, ambulance service, numerous movie productions, skydiving, freight, gun- and drug-smuggling, engine test bed, skywriting and banner towing.
Concerning the Beechcraft 18, at least 4 units were bought in 1948 for general porpouses. The AT-11s were acquired in 1946; at the begining they also were used for general porpouses, but in 1950 they formed a bomber squadron. In 1965 all of them were withdrawn from service, being replaced by the C-45H.
Concerning the Beechcraft 18, at least 4 units were bought in 1948 for general porpouses. The AT-11s were acquired in 1946; at the begining they also were used for general porpouses, but in 1950 they formed a bomber squadron. In 1965 all of them were withdrawn from service, being replaced by the C-45H.
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