CHRONICLING A CLASSIC

Air Classics, Jan 2005 by Hulett, George

NEW ITEMS FOR THE AVIATION ENTHUSIAST

CHRONICLING A CLASSIC

Massive book records the history of the Twin Beech

The Twin Beech Society, part of the Staggerwing Museum Foundation, has printed a new large format hook on the historic Model 18. Beech 18: A Civil & Military History by Robert K. Parmerter contains a stunning 567 pages, 275,000 words, and more than 730 (350 in color) photographs and offers the most in-depth account of this ageless aircraft outlining a long and varied service life of close to 70 years. The book specifies, details, and illustrates the twelve civil models and 50 military variants as well as the conversions completed by 70 modification companies. Personal accounts from pilots, crews, and owners add color to the technical history. Weighing in at more than six pounds, the book covers the 9000 Twin Beeches produced.

The Twin Beech 18 Society is dedicated to the preservation of the Beech 18 and operates as a special interest group of the Staggerwing Museum Foundation, Inc. of Tullahoma, Tennessee, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and exhibiting Model 17 and 18 airplanes in its expansive facility in Tullahoma. The Society was founded in 1994 with the goal of preserving Model 18 civilian and military history and more information may be found at www.staggerwing.com.

This book deserves a spot on any aviation, enthusiast's book shelf and may be ordered for $69.95 from the above website or by calling 931-455-974.