This Beech 18 was built as a C-45 in 1944 and delivered to the USAAF as 44-47696. It flew for the USAAF / USAF until the end of the '50s when it was sold and the markings N7381C were applied. It changed hands several times and at the time this picture was taken a Mr Harold Ewing had honour of owning the aircraft. The Beech had recieved its original markings the year before (in 2004) and was and stil is a regular guest at various air shows throughout the USA.