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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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T-33 Forward Fuselage/Cockpit Offered For Sale

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A T-33 forward fuselage/cockpit section has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine is on a trailer which is included with the sale. The section is described as a “great sign or display” – its canopy will reportedly open with a 110 volt extension cord and both seats remain in cockpit, although they are in need of recovering.

The section is located in Nacogdoches, Texas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hawker Sea Fury Mk II VH-SHF Offered For Sale

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Hawker Sea Fury FB.Mk II VH-SHF has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1953 Hawker Sea Fury FB.MK 11, Former Royal Iraq Air Force ID Code-326, Previous USA Reg-N43SF, Australian Reg-VH SHF, Serial No-41H643827, TTIS 365. original configuration, Bristol Centaurus Engine.

The machine is located in Australia and is reportedly being offered as an online auction sale. The auction will end on October 18. Click here for additional details.

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“Excellent Condition” 1943 Boeing Stearman 450 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman 450 N52969 (S/N 75-5082) has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine is an SRA Fly-In trophy winner in “excellent condition with standard airworthiness certificate.” It is reportedly equipped with a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney 985 rebuilt By Covington and has a total time of 4,000 hrs with 175 SMOH. Additional features reportedly include an avionics package and “fresh annual with sale.”

The aircraft is located in Richmond, Indiana and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Supermarine Spitfire XIVe RN201 Offered For Sale

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Supermarine Spitfire XIVe RN201 (N201TB) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

“Post WWII, this Spitfire XIVe was part of the Belgian Air Force. It was displayed on a pole at a Belgian Air Force Base from 1953-1990. In 1990 it was sold to a British buyer who returned the Spitfire to the UK. It was restored by Historic Flying Ltd. between 2000-2002. It was then sold to the current owner in 2007 who has operated the Spitfire in the United States ever since. In 2007 this Spitfire won the EAA Grand Champion Award at Sun N’ Fun in Florida.”

The airframe has reportedly amassed only 117 hrs since restoration, which included new wing spars and the replacement of all rivets with aluminum rivets. The Rolls Royce Griffon 66 engine is also said to 117 hrs SMOH by Universal Airmotive. The machine is currently being offered for £1,900,000. Click here or here to check out complete listings.

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Supermarine Spitfire IXe PL344 Offered For Sale

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Supermarine Spitfire IXe PL344 (N644TB) has hit the market. The listing states (in part:)

This Spitfire IX was recovered from a Technical School in Holland in the early 1980’s and restored by Charles Church Spitfires Ltd. and registered in the UK as G-IXCC. Its first civilian flight was in March 2001. It was sold to Kermit Weeks and re-restored to original military configuration by Personal Plane Services. It was then sold to the current owner in 2001 who had the aircraft overhauled and repainted by A.R.C.O. in the UK before shipping the Spitfire to the United States.

The airframe has reportedly amassed only 182 hrs since restoration, which included new wing spars and the replacement of all rivets with aluminum rivets. The Rolls Royce Merlin 266 engine reportedly has 171 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. The machine is currently being offered for £2,500,000. Click here or here to check out complete listings.

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