N4207 —

I don't know where "SNB" came from. The FAA says this was originally an RC-45J built in 1943.

RC-45J — In 1962 all surviving US Navy SNB-5Ps were redesignated RC-45J

SNB = Secret Navy Bomber. So called by the students/instructors at Basic Naval Officer School. Pensacola. 1966-8.

Another loving name was Super Navy Bug Smasher.

SNB = Secret Navy Bomber. So called by the students/instructors at Basic Naval Officer School. Pensacola. 1966-8.

Another loving name was Super Navy Bug Smasher.

Fond memories of flyong the Old Navy SNB in Pensacola back in the late '50s

Beautiful plane

I'm not familiar with USN designations, but in civilian life iirc this was a Beech 18. Back in the mid 70's, Slate Falls Airways claimed to operate the largest fleet of these...they were on floats for the most part. One 'wheeled' a/c from their fleet had just completed an extensive conversion to air ambulance and was on inaugural return to Sioux Lookout ON from TX following refit, when the gear failed to lower at destination...belly landing followed with moderate damage. They were affectionately called 'Exploder's (Beech Expeditor) I have photos of bent props.

Type designator for RC-45 is BE18.

Great Shot from Oshkosh Steve....!!

SNB....From the days of USN trainer. Later, UC45J
Two P&W R985's

S- Scout
N- Training
B- Manufacturer (B for Beech)
Standard USN designation from the 1920s through early 60s.
AT6 was SNJ in the navy.
B25 was PBJ (Patrol Bomber, North American)

"SNB = Slow Navy Bomber!"