Aircraft Photo of C-FVTR | Beech U-8F Seminole Excalibur (65) | AirHistory.net #190895
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C-FVTR
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 65 Queen Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8F Seminole Excalibur (65)
C/n (msn):LF-51
Location
City / Airport:Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson InternationalMap
Region / Country:Manitoba, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYWG   IATA: YWG   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:21 August 1995
Photo by:Tim Martin
Photo ID: 190895
Photo Comment

The Excalibur 800 inscription on the cowling refers to a modification designed by Ed Swearingen (of Merlin/Metro fame) that installs two 400 hp, 8-cylinder engines in place of the standard 6-cylinder units. This one was originally built for the US Army as 62-3853 and was imported ex N4035X and registered on 8 September 1995 to Knee Lake Air Service. The rough and tumble life of bush flying probably didn't suit it as it was restored to the US in May 1996.

This photo is copyright © Tim Martin, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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