| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-FID |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech D18S |
| C/n (msn): | A-458 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Dinky Di |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | TocumwalMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YTOC IATA: TCW Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Tocumwal Airshow 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
| Photo ID: | 848963 |
| Photo Comment |
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This aircraft was built in 1948 and delivered to a Seattle timber company as N628B. Purchased by Flinders Island Airways and re-registered VH-FID on 9 June 1961. Operated by them until 1976 when retired and struck off the Register. Sold in 1979 and restored as VH-FID in 1980. Currently masquerading as an ex-RAAF aircraft, although no Beech 18s were ever operated by the service. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 September 2025, and has since been viewed 67 times. |