2010年6月29日 · The simple answer is that it was not a "squadron" type, but used in small numbers on communications duties, Staff HQ duties, etc. Looking at the 93 a/c in the HBxxx range, the one unit to have more than just a handful was 1330 Conversion Unit, at Bilbeis, used to provide initial twin experience.

After the war, the USAAF became the United States Air Force (USAF), and the USAF Strategic Air Command had Model 18 variants (AT-11 Kansans, C-45 Expeditors, F-2 Expeditors, and UC-45 Expeditors) from 1946 until 1951.

During the early 1950s, Beech completely rebuilt 900 C-45s for the Air Force. They received new serial numbers and were designated C-45Gs and C-45Hs, remaining in service until 1963 for administrative and light cargo duties. C-45 Expeditor Specifications. Span:47 ft. 8 in. . Length:34 ft. 2 in. . Height:9 ft. 2 in. .

Beech 18s were used extensively by Air America during the Vietnam War; initially more-or-less standard ex-military C-45 examples were used, but then the airline had 12 aircraft modified by Conrad Conversions in 1963 and 1964 to increase performance and load-carrying capacity.

Twin-engined commuter aircraft. Various engine / interior upgrades. Model 18R versions were for military customers. 1 Model 18D to RCAF with s/n: 1530. As Model 18, staff transport for USAAF. Redesignated as UC-45 in 1943. As C-45, engine upgrade, extra seats. Redesignated as UC-45A in 1943. As C-45A, revised interior.

Expeditor I: — Some C-45B’s were supplied to the RAF under Lend-Lease. C-45C — Two Model 18S aircraft impressed into the USAAF. Re-designated UC-45C in January 1943. C-45D — Designation given to two AT-7 aircraft converted as passenger transports during manufacture (USAAF s/n 42-56785 and 43-33281). Re-designated UC-45D in January 1943.

Wartime Mission:Transport, navigational and weapons trainer, light bomber, photo-reconnaissance, mission liaison, and mothership for drones.The C-45 Expeditor or a variant was initially introduced to the civilian market, but once war broke out, its potential was realized and production began in large quantities.

Despite being something of a disappointment early in its career, some 9,000 Model 18 were built from 1937 to 1969. It has now become a classic aircraft, although some are still flying commercially. 1. Bearing the colours of the USAAC early in the war, this Beech D18S is flown by the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. 2.

2005年6月15日 · The Beechcraft C-45 was a widely-used utility transport aircraft which saw service with civilian and military users all over the world. The Beechcraft Model 18 was the basis for the various versions, and the production ran from 1937 until 1969 with over 9,000 made. The C-45 had a crew of one or two and carried 6-11 passengers.

During and after World War II, over 4,500 Beech 18s saw military service—as light transport, light bomber (for China), aircrew trainer (for bombing, navigation and gunnery), photo-reconnaissance, and "mother ship" for target drones—including United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) C-45 Expeditor, AT-7 Navigator, AT-11 Kansan; and United States Navy (USN) UC-45J Navigator, SNB-1 Kansan, and ...