Scaled Composites first flew an 85% scale proof-of-concept aircraft of the Beech Starship design in August 1983. N2000S (NC-1) was the first of three prototype Starship 1s and first flew on February 15, 1989. Beech used this aircraft for aerodynamic testing, the second for avionics and systems testing and the third for flight management system and engine testing. Retained by Beech / Raytheon, the registration of N2000S was later cancelled as "Destroyed". Two later Starships also carried this registration (NC-17 and NC-43).

Previously: OK-PJN

14th aircraft for the Singapore Air Defence Command. Carrying civil registration prior to delivery.

Stored at Arlington since 1979. Restoration started in 1993, and this C-47 was then painted in these USAAF markings, with its original serial 43-15728. The name is only carried on the left side. As can be seen in this photo, by 2006 its condition left much to be desired. Despite that, it was still present at Arlington by mid 2018.
The aircraft still has multiple unusual vents in the fuselage roof and belly, dating back to its time with Amerine Turkey Breeding Farms in the 1960s, when it was used to transport large numbers of live birds. These produce a lot of heat and need appropriate ventilation to survive.

Although is sports PZL-110 Koliber underneath the cockpit this is actually a French built MS-880 Rallye fitted with the PZL-Franklin engine that was chosen for the Polish Koliber production..