| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "22429" |
| Military Code: | V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech C-45H Expeditor |
| C/n (msn): | AF-222 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | LelystadMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHLE IATA: LEY Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Aviodrome |
| Photo Date: | 11 June 2021 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 371183 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built as a T-11 and operated by the USAAF from 1942 as 42-36848. Converted to C-45H with c/n AF-222. reserialled 51-11665 around 1951. Converted to a C-45H in December 1957. To a private owner in 1958 as N9072Z. Became N75WB in 1979 and featured in the James Bond movie Octopussy. The aircraft became G-BKRG in May 1983, until the registration was cancelled in April 1998. to the Aviodrome in October 2003, where the current markings were applied. This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 June 2021, and has since been viewed 216 times. |