Answer - Trivia Series #11, Question #5

The correct answer is the Beechcraft Model 18/AT-7/AT-11 Kansans/SNB-2/ F-2 Expeditors (the “F” standing for “Fotorecon”)/UC-45 Expeditors.

The Beechcraft Model 18, or “Twin Beech”, as it was better known, is a 6-11 place, twin-engine, low-wing, conventional-gear aircraft that was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas. This model saw service during and after World War II in a number of versions including the United States Army Air Forces C-45 Expeditor, AT-7 Navigator, AT-11 Kansan, and for the United States Navy, UC-45J Navigator and the SNB-1 Kansan. An estimated aggregate total time in service for the aircraft time is in excess of 20,000,000 hours of flight time.

The correct answer was submitted by wayne baker, skybolt2003, intruder38, Ashley Messenger and Pepper Kay. The standings: wayne baker, skybolt2003, intruder38 and Ashley Messenger are tied in first with 5, jeaton is second with 3 correct and Viper is third with 2 correct. Question #6 will post shortly and thanks to all who participate!

Brian [C):-)]