Beech 18 Aviation Tag - Used by NASA Overview:

This airplane tag is cut from the fuselage of the historic Beechcraft N6NA. 

This particular Beechcraft has a history spanning almost 80 years and multiple conversions behind it.  It was built in 1942 for the United States Army Air Force by Beech in Wichita, Kansas as a T-11 model.  Twelve years later it was converted into a Beechcraft C-45H. After a brief stint at an unknown owner, it was then used by NASA from May 1961 under registration N9525Z at the JPL "Jet Propulsion Laboratory”, which builds and controls satellites and space probes for NASA. To continue its NASA career, this Beech was fitted with a three-speed transmission by Volpar and moved to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida under its new and final registration N6NA, where it was deployed to measure atmospheric electricity prior to each spacecraft launch. 

• Your Beech 18 / C-45H Aviation Tag was made from the skin of serial number 3382
• Limited edition tag with only 2000 copies made
• Each tag is individually numbered
• Each tag is approximately 3.375 x 1.375 inches (88 x 35 mm)
• Includes an attractive and strong metal loop to keep it attached
• Back side provides space to write your name, address, and phone number
• Can be used as a luggage tag, key ring or decorative accessory

AviationTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because Aviation Tags are made from real fuselage, each AviationTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical Aviation Tags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of Aviation Tags. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular Aviation Tag.

SAFETY NOTICE: Not recommended for children under 8 years of age. This product contains original chemical-based paint which may cause respiratory irritation if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. Keep out of mouth.