Beech D18S N2500 (A-558) at Bundaberg, Queensland in July 2009, while based in Australia. This much modified aircraft was fitted with Volpar trigear and a range of upgrades by Beech 18 specialists Graubart Aviation, including G18S picture windows, E18S wingtips and an airstair cabin door. Photo: Phil Vabre

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