| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | C-GZCE |
| Alternate Serial: | 143 |
| Military Code: | BAE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech D18S |
| C/n (msn): | A-156 |
| Operator Titles: | Canadian Warplane Heritage |
| Display Paint: | Canada - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Hamilton - John C MunroMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYHM IATA: YHM Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Canadian Warplane Heritage 50th Anniversary Preview 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 503836 |
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This twin-Beech has no military background and wasn't built till 1946 (as NC80213) but has been restored to resemble an RCAF photographic section aircraft stationed at Winnipeg in 1944. The RCAF took delivery of the first of 388 C-45 Expeditors in August 1939. Three types were used - the 3NM for navigation, bombing & weapons training and photo survey, the 3TM for VIP transport and the 3T for cargo. Later registrations were CF-HHI (International Nickel, used for mine transport) and TG-JIQ, with the current registration allocated in 1977. It remains flyable and available for pax rides. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 October 2022, and has since been viewed 176 times. |