Beech D-50 Resto By The Ramey AFB Historical Assoc. & Pics

[CoastieJohn]

For anyone interested in Ramey Base history....it looks like they added some more pics and are doing a resto. I had two tours there as CGAS Borinquen. The Ramey AFB Historical Assoc. is doing a resto on a Beech to put in their museum. Alot of WWII and Cold War history at that base. I got alot of time working in that hanger behind the P-38. Used to watch the old DC-3's and Connie's rumbling down the runway with the stacks glowing red and flames blowing out. Good memories.




http://www.rameyafb.net/aircraft-restoration/

This will be the RAFBHA first aircraft to be displayed at the Museum facilities, a 1956 Beechcraft D-50 “Twin Bonanza”.

The D-50 was donated to the RAFBHA by Enrique Albertorio of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Albertorio Family has 40 years of aviation history in the Island. We are in debt to Enrique for his donation and we will continue to honor his devotion to aviation

The Twin Bonanza was used as a liaison aircraft by the USAF, Army and the Navy. The Cessna U-2 “Blue Canoe” was more often seen at Ramey AFB but non exist on the Island let alone be available for donation.

She will be restored for static display in “Cold War’ blue with white trim. As you can see we could use your help. We are missing a cowling which we continue to search for.

If you choose to help out on this project you can send a donation to the “shortcut” indicated. All donations are tax deductible and will be very much appreciated.

You can see a “slideshow” of the D-50 transportation to the Museum facilities in the next tab.

Here's a few pics from the association's website. Alot more are there to peruse.



















A local B-29 dive site just NE of the airfield.

[JohnB]

I've never seen a USAF Twin Bonanza. They bought a couple for trials that's it. The Navy used some Army surplus, Like the U-3s and O-2s, didn't buy any new.