Beech E-18S       N75Q                            (c/n AF-423)


                           

                                  The Model E-18S was produced in 1953 as a refinement to the earlier twin-Beech models.
                                  The most noticeable difference between an "E" and earlier variants are the square wing-tips.
                                  It was originally known as the 'Super 18'.  In 1963 the Volpar Company in Southern California
                                  developed a tricycle-gear conversion for this aircraft and many were built in this configuration.
                                  However, that era is beyond the scope of this section.   (i.e. I will put one or two under the
                                  'Executive' class when I get to it).  This shot was taken at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, (the
                                   busiest general aviation airport in the Los Angeles basin) in 1963.   N75Q at that time was
                                   the executive transport for the Durabuilt Mfg Co.   The large central 'vista-view' window
                                   was a non-standard modification.   It would have been built with four cabin windows.