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“Original”, “Restored”, “Movie Star” Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero (S/N 3858 / N553TT) has hit the market. The listing states:

Legendary WWII fighter aircraft – Original, salvaged airframe recovered from New Guinea – Detailed logbook listing all work and certifications – Original Nakajima Sakae engine available – Movie Star with combat history – Located in CA, USA

The machine reportedly underwent a “historic and authentic restoration using original engineering drawings (set of original Zero blueprints)” and returned to the air in 2000. It is marked as AI-112 and finished in the colors it wore for the film Pearl Harbor, where it flew some 55 hours for filming. The machine is reportedly fitted with a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engine modified in order to fit without unduly changing the cowling lines of the Zero – however, as stated above, an original Nakajima Sakae engine is reportedly available.

Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Stearman A75 N1 N75160 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman A75 N1 N75160 (S/N 75-2224) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine has a total time of 2862.0 with a “fresh annual inspection.” Engine time is listed as 762 and prop time as 71.

The machine is located in Uvalde, TX and is currently available for US $78,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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“Factory Built” Spitfire MK 26B Offered For Sale

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A Spitfire MK 26B has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

2008 Factory Built Spitfire MK 26B. Many mods done to this beautiful 90% Spitfire. LS2 Aluminum V8 with 400+ hp. Authentic spade grip with one button for the radios and second button for firing propane & O2 Hispano Cannons. Paint scheme is of Bobby Gibbs, squadron leader out of Darwin, Australia New radiators, 2 new Val 2000 radios, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder., EKP V Avmap GPS. Custom chute and Campbell Aero Helmet. Handles just like a Mk 9, I know, I have flown both. Fully Aerobatic.

The aircraft is located in Port Orange, FL and is currently available for $340,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Hispano Saeta In “Perfect Flight Order” Hits the Market

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A 1970 Hispano Saeta has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine is privately owned and “in perfect state of operation and in flight order” with “all the documentation in rule to fly.”

The Saeta was a two-seat advanced jet trainer designed by Willy Messerschmitt and constructed by Hispano Aviación. The type performed its maiden flight in 1955 and went on to serve with the air forces of Spain and Egypt. It was also developed into the HA-220 “Super Saeta” which was equipped with attack capabilities.

This particular aircraft is located in Valencia, Spain and is currently available for US $200,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Ready to Go” Douglas DC-3 Offered For Sale

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A mysterious passenger Douglas DC-3 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Available to select customers, this is an outstanding DC-3 aircraft located in Europe. The aircraft has great times, excellent history, recent wing pull and is ready to go. Current owner available to fly the aircraft for the for Daks over Normandy.

The aircraft’s registration and serial have not been published, although it is said that its history includes military service. It is currently registered in Europe but “can easily be placed back on the US register.” Additional details are available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Static “Flying Flea” Display Reproduction Offered For Sale

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A static display reproduction of the HM.14 “Flying Flea” has hit the market. The listing states:

This NON-flyable replica airplane that has been used for display purposes only. There is no motor or prop included in this auction. This auction includes the Pouduciel Flying Flea (yellow) plane with the life size mannequin that is seated in the plane. Also included is the display stand (wooded) that the plane is presently sitting on with the documentation/books/brochures shown in the pictures. This item would be great for a collection, restaurant, museum or man cave. Please pick up only, we will help you load.

The reproduction is based in Mayville, New York and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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P-51D Mustang “The Shark” Offered For Sale

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P-51D Mustang “The Shark” (S/N 44-73877 / G-SHWN) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The Shark was built by North American Aviation in July 1945 and served with the USAAF at several training units before being transferred to the Canadian Airforce where it served from 1951 – 1959. It was bought by a civil owner in 1980 and restored as ‘Old Crow’

The machine currently wears the colors of 112 Squadron RAF. It is reportedly powered by a Packard Merlin V12 – V-1650-7 which has flown 105 hours since overhaul by Eye Tech Engineering Ltd. The airframe has reportedly flown a total of 1562 hours since overhaul in the US.

The Shark is currently being offered for $2,100,000 USD (plus TAX if applicable). Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1946 Beechcraft D18-S “Barnfind” Offered For Sale With No Reserve

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A 1946 Beechcraft D18-S has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

NO RESERVE 1946 Beech D18-S time capsule. In storage as seen in photos since 1991 when owner lost medical. Engines turn freely. Airframe is immaculate and low time. Original autopilot installed. Incredible piece of history. Has spar strap, metalized control surfaces. Digital Cd from faa available with all 337’s. logbooks have been lost. Will require all ad’s complied with. Aircraft is registered in my name. Original interior including rare cabin to cockpit door normally removed.

The machine is located in Millsboro, Delaware and inspections are reportedly welcome. As of this writing, bidding stands at $30,000. Click here to check out the full listing.

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Restored 1942 Stinson L5 “Entry Level Warbird” Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Stinson L5 “entry level warbird” (S/N 42-14835-A / N8224P) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This Stinson L5 flew for the CAF for a number of years. She has less than 800 hrs on the airframe and engine since full restoration. The Lycoming 0-435-1 was purchased in 2015 and was top overhaul after it with chromed cylinders and new rings. It only has approx 20 hours on engine since top overhaul and burns about 1/2 qt of oil per hour. Latest compression check done Aug.2018 all cylinders 75/80 or better. New ACK model E-04 ELT, New ELT battery good till 6/23. New Trans Cal encoder. Trimble TX 760D comm and King KT 76A transponder. Dave Clark Intercom. New Concord Battery. Many spare parts. Completely restored from 1996 to 2005. Fabric is very good. Always hangared. Annual completed 8/2018. Transponder and encoder check 8/ 2018.

The machine is currently being offered for £60,000. Click below to check out additional images and a link to the full listing.

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1951 Harvard Mk IV Offered For Sale, “Needs Nothing”

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1951 Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mk IV N52494 (S/N CCF4-387) has hit the market. The listing states:

Beautifully Polished And Well Maintained Harvard Mk IV. Flown Regularly. Needs Nothing.

The airframe reportedly has a total time of 5,000 hrs, while the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 has 490 SMOH by Aero Engines. Additional features include an avionics package, preoiler, Redline wheels and brakes, new seats and original exhaust.

The aircraft is located in Missouri and is currently being offered for US$185,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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