Beech AT-7C N86 (c/n 5666) at Le Bourget, Paris in 1963 was a US Government aircraft with an intriguing diplomatic history. "US Embassy Paris" is painted under the US flag, and quasi Italian Air Force identity "C.45 MM.61831" on rear fuselage. A Dominican embassy DC-3 HI-40 is parked behind. Photo: Bob Neate collection

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