| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 2543 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech JRB-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 425 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | New York - Floyd Bennett Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: NOP Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 578044 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
According to the Smithsonian, the JRB-1 was a radio-control airplane for target or drone aircraft with the raised cockpit intended to improve visibility. 2543 was struck off charge in 1946. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution This photo was added on 12 June 2023, and has since been viewed 278 times. |