Beechcraft Musketeer Sundowner 23 B-C Beechcraft Aircraft The Beech Aircraft Corporation was founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 1932. The company started during the Great Depression and just before World War II began. Its founder and President, Walter Beech, led operations until his unexpected death in 1950. Walter's wife, Olive Ann Beech, worked alongside him as the company's secretary and treasurer, taking over as President after his death. Olive served in her role for 18 years and was also [...]

Mooney Mark 21 M20C & Ranger M20 BCG Mooney The Mooney International Corporation was opened in 1929 by Albert Mooney and his brother Arthur in Wichita, Kansas. But when the Great Depression struck in 1930, Mooney went bankrupt. While the brothers worked other jobs, Al also worked to bring in financial bankers who could help Mooney Aircraft Incorporated. Those bankers were Charles Yankey and W. L. McMahon. Mooney's initial Mite M-18 was a single-seater aircraft designed to entice [...]