| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-FBC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fletcher FU-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fletcher FU-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fletcher FU-24 Mk.II |
| C/n (msn): | 60 |
| Operator Titles: | Airland |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | CootamundraMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YCTM IATA: CMD Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1958 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 96966 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Fu-24 was designed by John Thorp whose work included the Piper PA28 Cherokee and the Thorp T-18. The prototype was built in the US to a New Zealand specification. Assembly was initially undertaken in New Zealand using US-supplied kits. From 1961 aircraft were entirely built in NZ. This photo was added on 25 October 2018, and has since been viewed 260 times. |