DHC-2 (L-20) Beaver

Specifications:

Max Speed:  140 MPH Cruising Speed:  135 MPH
Range:  778 Miles Service Ceiling:  16,000 ft.  
Span:  48 ft. Length:  30 ft. 4 in.  
Height:  9 ft.  Weight:  5,100 lbs. loaded 

Engine:  

450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial up front Wasp Junior 9 cylinder air cooled

DHC-2 General Information:  The Beaver is thought by many to still be "Best in the Bush" and is the favorite of pilots in Alaska.  Originally designed for military but is currently used extensively in the Alaskan and Canadian bush.  Beavers are now in civil and military service in over 65 countries.  Due to its popularity, production is being re-started. 

N682AF:  This aircraft was built in 1954 and is owned by Bill Anders' Apogee Flight.  It was restored by Col Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Commander.  It is regularly displayed at shows with museum aircraft and was winner of the 2001 EAA Arlington "Best L Bird" award.  Though Beavers are usually seen on floats, this wheeled Beaver is painted in USAF rescue colors like the Beaver Bill flew occasionally in Iceland.  It is also a favorite of Valerie's.

  The Beaver with the L-13 in the background.

A better picture of her colors.
 
Flying over the San Juans