N48265 —

Beautiful bug smasher!

Nice shot of the Wichita bug smasher

Beech-18, SNB, C-45 / Air America flew several versions of this bird.

Isn't that the type of plane that was used in It's a Mad Mad World??

1 of my fav
SUPER THANK YOU! to everyone who helps keep these Ol’ birds flying
(is "N" correct ?)

yes to Mad Mad Mad Mad World

UC-45J, circa 1943. Correct reg is N49265.

Some history at: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=26067

22.8 hrs in UC45-Js, Mar - May 1967. .Pensacola, Fl. But not this side number. Brand new Naval Flight Officer wanna be.

I do remember getting into one that was one older than I was.

What did you go on to fly later on in the Navy Bill?

Chris Robey: went into A6 pipeline and started in A6As in Whidbey Island. Two trips to Viet Nam, then another 18 years. A6C, RAF Buccaneer SMk 2B (that was a trip)! A6E.

Okay, thanks Bill. Lots of time in Grummans. Yes, I imagine the Buccaneer would have been quite a change.

This one is hangared at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield Co. Owned & operated by the Mile High Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, with all the COVID cancellations they will be selling rides in the C-45 on Saturday July 11th, from 8a-5p in attempt to pay their bills.
Airport address: 11755 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021
My wife & I took a flight last year, it was a hoot!
Contact: staff@milehighwing.org