| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 082 |
| Military Code: | V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech TC-45J Expeditor |
| C/n (msn): | MD-23 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | In Flight |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | January 1963 to January 1973 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld Collection |
| Photo ID: | 383771 |
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A lovely Air-to-Air session featuring 082, with 084 (ex U-45, c/n MD-25) as photoship. The Dutch Navy operated 6 aircraft, 'given' to them as part of the MDAP (Mutual Defence Assistance Program). Initially serialed U-41 to U-46, from 1959 they became 080 - 085. They were based with the 5 Sqn at Valkenburg. The aircraft were upgraded to TC-45J's in 1963 and used as training aircraft for navigators and observers. Most aircraft left the service in February 1974. In October 1975 the aircraft were returned to the USA. Photo from W. Muntinga This photo was added on 16 August 2021, and has since been viewed 305 times. |