| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 51-11897 |
| Alternate Serial: | 11897 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech RC-45H Expeditor |
| C/n (msn): | AF-454 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Atwater - CastleMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMER IATA: MER Local: MER Other: - |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
| Photo ID: | 285778 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered to the USAF in 1953 as a C-45G (rebuilt from an AT-7). Converted to an RC-45G the following year, then to an RC-45H in 1958. Became N87681 in 1963 and went through several governmental owners. Was on display at the museum by September 1982, initially in camo markings as "44588" and coded "V". Later repainted in these authentic markings. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 October 2020, and has since been viewed 160 times. |