With a leased Beech Queen Air 80, the NCAR Research Aviation Facility opened for business. Strong demand from university scientists resulted in the leasing of two additional Queen Airs by 1966, with more aircraft to follow.
Beach Queen Air 80 (DI01243)
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Broomfield, Colorado
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