Air Midwest Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II
N247AM (c/n
TC-340)
Air Midwest was founded in 1965
by Gary Adamson as a charter company headquartered in
Wichita, Kansas.
In May 1975 it became a Local Service Commuter Carrier flying Beech 99s
. By 1979
it had gained certification as a Regional Feeder Airline and a fleet of
Metroliners was
acquired. Several destinations were served from Wichita
including Kansas City, St. Louis, Des
Mines and Denver.
N237AM is seen above departing Stapleton International Airport, Denver
1984 in the above shot by Bob
Garrard.