Beechcraft Twin Bonanza, Craft of the Masters: The Story of the Beech Civilian Model 50 and Military L-23/U8

The Beech Aircraft Company, founded by Walter Beech, was born on April 1, 1932. The original prototype Model 50 Twin Bonanza had its first flight on November 15, 1949. In 1950, The Twin Bonanza became the first twin- engine airplane to be recruited for Army service. “Affectionately known as the 'Twin-Bo' or just as often, the 'T-Bone', this flying machine has gained the respect and admiration of many civilian and military aviators throughout the world. ... .An aviation milestone, the Twin Bonanza was the first commercial light twin to be constructed in quantity after World War II."

Chapters include Beech History and Development of the Twin Bonanza, Beech Sells the Product, Military Aircraft, Production Statistics — Registration History and Current Status, Comparison of Models and Profile Drawings, Swearingen — The Excalibur/Merlin Connection, Pilot Features and Techniques, Maintenance, The Market — Purchasing a Twin Bonanza, and Twin Bonanza Support and Future of the Survivors. A wealth of photographs and illustrations enhance the text.

Richard I. Ward

(1996, 1998), 2024, 8.5" x 11", paper, 142 pp.

ISBN: 9780788435799

101-W3579