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Beechcraft Bonanza, England, 2001.
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Beech D.17S Staggerwing seen at an air show in England. This particular aircraft was built in 1943.
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The Beech Aircraft Corporation, now owned by Raytheon Aircraft, and often known as Beechcraft, is a manufacturer of general aviation and military aircraft, ranging from light single engine aircraft to business jets and light military transports. It was founded in 1932 by Walter H. and Olive Ann Beech.

Perhaps the best-known Beech plane is the single-engine Bonanza, manufactured for more than 50 years.

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