CAF Mile High Wing hasn't added a story.
The Beechcraft Model 18 was used in so many ways in civilian
and military uses. as light transport, light bombers, aircrew
trainers for bombing, navigation and gunnery and as mother ships
for target drones. Over 90 percent of United States Army Air
Forces bombardiers and navigators trained in this aircraft type.
The Mile High Wing is honored to operate one of these
authentic aircraft. Sonoran Beauty still has the original
antennae from her days as a radio/ navigation trainer. The Wing
would like to complete some cosmetic work to truly allow this
warbird to shine.
Since its acquisition by the CAF, the plane has been
polished and the engines replaced with 9 cylinders 985 radial
engines. From January through April the Mile High
Wing members installed new heat tubes on the engines that were long
overdue. They also installed ADSB to comply with FAA regulations and
upgraded some wiring and remodeled the cockpit. Although many
airshows were cancelled, they held a few events in conjunction with
the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space museum.
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Each year the CAF holds an annual fundraiser to help support and
highlight aircraft projects for planes in need of restoration,
maintenance or repairs. Donors may contribute to a specific aircraft
project or to the CAF’s Restoration Grant Fund.
Don’t want to donate online?
Call 877-767-7175
or mail check to: CAF Headquarters, P.O. Box 764769 Dallas, TX, 75376
The Restoration Grant Fund
The Restoration Grant
Fund is a dollar-for-dollar match program created to help aircraft
projects with the most need get back into the air faster.
Giving to a Specific Aircraft Project
If you
have a particular affinity for an airplane, you can make a direct
contribution to the aircraft.Scroll downto see all the
projects looking for support.