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    Airframe Family: American Champion 8 Decathlon/Scout
    Latest Model:8GCBC Scout
    Construction Number:516-2009
    Last Civil Registration:VH-DXL
    Compressed ID:Bellanca 8GCBC cn 516-2009 cr VH-DX...
    Latest Owner or Location:The Recreational Flying Company Pty Ltd, Eumundi, QLD

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    Dates

    Event

    2009

    Constructed as a 8GCBC by Bellanca.

    2 December 2009

    To State of Western Australia with new c/r VH-DXL.
    Fire spotting aircraft.

    2 December 2009

    Assigned civil registration: VH-DXL (8GCBC, 516-2009)

    To Fire Fighting Base, Perth Jandakot Airport, Perth, Western Australia.
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    Markings Applied: 646

    Operated by Southern Aviation Pty Ltd.

    3 April 2014


    Photographer: Terry Fletcher
    Notes: Fire spotting aircraft - photographed at Jandakot airport, Perth, Western Australia

    28 August 2018

    To Toy Box Wa Pty Ltd, Bunbury, WA keeping c/r VH-DXL.

    19 December 2022

    To The Recreational Flying Company Pty Ltd, Eumundi, QLD keeping c/r VH-DXL.
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