Beechcraft Sierra 24R A-C
Beechcraft Aircraft Founded in in Wichita, Kansas in 1932, the Beech Aircraft Corporation fired up during the Great Depression and right before World War II began. Founder and President, Walter Beech, led until he passed unexpectedly in 1950. It was then up to his wife Olive Ann Beech to transform from the company’s secretary and treasurer to President. Olive remained President of Beechcraft for 18 years, officially retiring in 1982. The Model 17 Staggerwing in its earlier years [...]