Beech C-45G N77Y at Kai Tak, Hong Kong in 1968 with Air America, in their standard scheme of blue on metallic with white roof and trim. The CIA's Air America was the largest operator of civilianized C-45Gs & C-45Hs, based in Laos and South Vietnam. Most were modified at Taiwan with the International Air Deliveries IAD Beech Ten-Two upgrade kit to improve performance: note the extended undercarriage doors, three bladed props with spinners, enlarged windows and inscription Beech Ten-Two on the cabin door. Photo: Leo Callahan via Paul Howard collection

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