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WW1 Le Rhone Rotary Engine Offered For Sale

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A listing for a “museum quality” WW1 Le Rhone rotary engine has popped up on Craigslist.

The engine was reportedly restored about 15 to 20 years ago and has been on display since then. According to the Craigslist description, it was accepted by the U.S. Army on October 31, 1918 and is in beautiful condition, mounted on a movable display stand with the carburetor, magneto (needs rebuild), oil pump, tachometer drive, tampier valve and pulsator.

The engine is said to include a propeller flown only a few times on a Le Rhone-powered Sopwith Camel. It is reportedly located in Payson, Arizona and is currently being offered for $47,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Full-Scale, Warner-Powered Fokker Dr.1 Reproduction Offered For Sale

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A full-scale Warner Super Scarab-powered Fokker Dr.1 reproduction has hit the market.

The aircraft (N817DF) is said to have been built over an eight-year period, performing its maiden flight in August 2017. Its reported list of features includes brakes, Spandau machine guns, electric start, satin finish Poly Fiber Aerothane and interior placards in German.

The machine wears the colors of von Richthofen’s 425/17 (illustrated above) and is described as a “beautiful flying airplane.” It is located in Columbus, MI and is currently being offered for US $225,000, although a trade for a Waco Taperwing would also be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1946 Piper J-3 Offered For Sale

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Piper Cub NC87714 has hit the market.

The airframe is said to have a total time of 2,750 hrs, while the C75-12 engine has 1,275 hrs. It is described as having no electric, right wing aux tank and nice paint and fabric.

The machine is reportedly based in Carterville, Illinois and bids are now being accepted. Click here to check out the full listing.

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Cold War-Era Hawker Hunter GA.11 Offered For Sale

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Hawker Hunter GA.11 XF301 has hit the market.

The aircraft is described as an ex-Royal Navy team “Rough Diamonds” machine with only 3,325 hrs in its logbook. The offering reportedly consists of the complete cockpit and fuselage which are currently in storage in the US. Logbooks are also said to be included, but no engine.

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Restored, Original A-6E Intruder Cockpit Offered For Sale

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A Grumman A-6E Intruder nose / cockpit section has hit the market.

The section is described as an original Vietnam War A-6A Intruder that was converted to a KA-6D before being cut up for use in the 1991 movie Flight of the Intruder. The current owner reportedly acquired it from Hollywood with no interior and some missing panels, and spent the last 20 years collecting missing parts to restore it for display. It is now said to be “complete with all the interior items.”

The cockpit has the correct GRU-7 pilot and BN ejection seats complete with seat kits, straps and parachute containers. The pilot’s side has all the instruments, throttle quadrant, VDI, Gunsight, control stick and rudder pedals, etc.. The Bombardier Navigator side is complete with a radar scope, radar control pedestal and all the console boxes that make up the weapons system. The BN side will also come with the radar scope big plastic cover to make it easier to see the radar. Sticking out the top of the nose is the correct inflight refueling probe. The boarding ladders fold out and can be used but they hit the ground. The canopy and windshield glass is good with no damage. It has the correct radome with no damage.The canopy can be opened and closed with a hand crank in the back of the cockpit.

The section is reportedly located in a San Diego museum and is currently being offered for $24,999.95. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Bell UH-1H/205 Huey Project Offered For Sale

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A Bell UH-1H/205 Huey project described as “great for restoration” has hit the market.

The offering (S/N 71-20220) is said to consist of the airframe only (cabin, skids, pilot seats and tail boom) and lacks an engine, transmission, rotor, data plate and maintenance records.

The helicopter is currently located in Tampa, Florida and is being offered for $10,900. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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2/3 Sal/Falco Type P-51 Mustang Offered For Sale

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A 2/3 scale P-51 Mustang has hit the market.

The aircraft reportedly consists of Sal/Falco type plans and construction, an LS-1 engine (said to be in “good condition”) and a 4-blade propeller with PSRU and ignition system custom built for the engine type. A digital com radio is also included.

The machine is located in East Texas and is currently being offered for $23,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Cold War Era CT-114 Tutor Offered For Sale

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A CT-114 Tutor jet trainer has hit the market.

The aircraft is described as a complete airframe with “ejection seats, instruments, less engine and motor mounts.” All logs and tech manuals are also said to be included.

The seller states that the aircraft is available as flying example or gate guardian, noting that they can offer service and parts location. Engineering, prints, mount construction, full painting and on-site installation is also said to be available for those interested in gate guard display.

The machine is located in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada, and is being offered for US$35,000. Two examples of the type are said to be available with worldwide shipping. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1942 N2S-3 Stearman Offered For Sale

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A 1942 N2S-3 Stearman N62598 has hit the market.

The aircraft was reportedly converted and reconditioned from duster service in 1985 and is described as “extremely low time” and “a blast to fly.” The airframe is said to have a total time of 1,458 hrs while the R-985-14B engine has 464 hrs SMOH. The prop (Hamilton Standard 2D30 with 6101A blades) has 188 hrs since overhaul by Maxwell Propellers.

The machine reportedly features Redline brakes, ADC oil filter system, smoke system, custom Beech 18 cowling, original data plate, thorough maintenance records and complete logs dating back to the factory test flight, including Naval logs.

The Stearman is located in Verona, Wisconsin and is being offered with a starting bid of $73,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Exceedingly Rare, Original Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D Blind Instrument Panel Offered For Sale

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A blind instrument panel described as a 100% complete, original example from a Focke-Wulf Fw 190D has hit the market.

The listing notes that Fw 190 instrument panels are rare, although Fw 190 D, or “Dora” examples are even harder to find. All instruments are said to be original to the panel while wood and paint are WW2 vintage. The panel is reportedly in very good condition with the gauges still glowing in the dark after 70+ years.

The panel is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is being offered for $6,500, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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