Aircraft Photo of N80040 | Beech 35 Bonanza | AirHistory.net #867385
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N80040
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 35 Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 35 Bonanza
Aircraft Version:Beech 35 Bonanza
C/n (msn):D-4
Promotional Titles:Honolulu-Teterboro N.J
Aircraft Name:Waikiki Beech
Location
City / Area:Silver Hill / NASM Garber Facility [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Paul E. Garber Restoration Facility (Silver Hill)
 
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 867385
Photo Comment

William P Odom flew this Bonanza, the fourth to be built, on the first light-plane flight from Hawaii to the mainland in March 1949. Later renamed "Friendship Flame," the aircraft was used for a goodwill world tour promoting peace

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

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