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1952 Beechcraft C-45H Offered For Sale: “Extensive Annual Completed, Never a Freighter”

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1952 Beechcraft C-45H S/N 52-10897 (N606PA) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 8,875 hrs TTSN, while the two Pratt & Whitney R985 AN-1 engines have 475 hrs SMOH (58 hrs STOH) and 75 hrs SMOH. The aircraft is fitted with two Hamilton Standard propellers with 0 hrs since A.D. (4/20). The listing states (in part):

This aircraft has just completed an extensive annual which included the following: Wings recently pulled and epoxy primed internally, new leading edges replaced (removed de-ice boots). All new oil / fuel lines / scat tubing etc NOS control surfaces with fresh covering. Landing gear & wheels painted, seals were replaced as well. All new tires & tubes. All new wheel bearings and races. Needs radios/avionics and interior. Never a freighter.

The machine is located in Delaware and is currently being offered for US$119,500. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Platinum Fighter Sales)

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For Sale: Newly Restored, Multiple Award Winning XP-82 Twin Mustang Prototype

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The newly restored XP-82 Twin Mustang prototype S/N 44-83887 (N887XP) is now available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 25 hrs since restoration by Tom Reilly, while the Packard -1650-23 (RH turning) and Packard V-1650-25 (LH turning) engines have 25 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. The propellers are Custom MT 4 blade types with 25 hrs since new. The machine has full dual controls, an avionics package and bare metal exterior with Stars and Bars, as flown in 1944.

Right hand seat can perform all flight functions with the exception of Landing Gear Up, Aileron Trim, Primary Radio, Start and Prime Switches. Right hand seat can control elevator and rudder trims, all engine controls, Landing Gear Down, fuel controls, coolant doors, CAT, and all lightning.

The aircraft is a multiple award winner, taking home Grand Champion Post WWII, Phoenix Award and two Golden Wrench Awards at EAA Airventure in 2019. It is currently being offered for $12,000,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: TheG3NERAL John 3:16 / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Full-Scale Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 Reproduction Project Offered For Sale

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In addition to the Spitfire Mk IX reproduction project posted for sale yesterday, a full-scale Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 project has also been listed for sale.

The Mk 1 project was reportedly built from Jurca MJ-100 plans and includes authentic Spitfire blueprints. The listing states (in part):

No skin on fuselage frame, just skeleton. Does not come with electronics, mechanical, engine. This aircraft was designed and built to be a flying replica, however since it is not finished and to avoid any possible liability issues, I am offering it without the engine and propellor as a NON-flying display replica. I am not selling molds, but they can be taken again, using this replica as a plug. So, you could make molds from this plane to produce an entire squadron of other planes.

The project is located in Papillion, Nebraska and is currently being offered for US $22,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Full-Scale Spitfire Mk IX Reproduction Project Offered For Sale

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A full-scale Spitfire Mk IX project touted as “very detailed and accurate” has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine was constructed by a father and son team in Argentina back in 2007 and follows original blueprints of a Spitfire Mk IX. Vinyl-ester resin and aerospace quality fiberglass were reportedly used in construction with the aid of two aeronautical engineers to ensure the correct adaptation from metal construction (of original planes) to composites. The listing states (in part):

In order to produce this plane, it was necessary to build a full-size mock up, with all the details, then molds to laminate each part. I am not selling molds, but they can be taken again, using this replica as a plug. So, you could make molds from this plane to produce an entire squadron of other planes. There are some parts missing as they were never built with this plane: Ailerons (both) One flap… This aircraft was designed and built to be a flying replica, however since it is not finished and to avoid any possible liability issues, I am offering it without the engine and propeller as a NON-flying display replica.

The aircraft is located in Papillion, Nebraska and is currently being offered for US $31,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional details and photos. A Spitfire Mk 1 / MJ-100 reproduction project is also available, click here to learn more.

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For Sale: 80 Le Rhone-Powered Sopwith Dove “With Many Original Parts”

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An 80 Le Rhone-powered Sopwith Dove (G-EAGA) has been relisted for sale.

The type is a two-seat variant of the Sopwith Pup with dual controls. According to the listing, this example was constructed by Skysport Engineering in 1993 and incorporates some original parts from the Shuttleworth Collection’s Sopwith Pup (which was originally a Dove). It inherited the identity W/O 3004/1, which was first registered to Sopwith in July 1919 as K157 (later G-EAGA).

The airframe reportedly has 12 hrs while the engine has 2.5 hrs since complete overhaul. The current owner has an arrangement with the Shuttleworth Collection of Bedfordshire, England, which houses and maintains the aircraft while also using it in their regular air displays. This agreement can be transferred to the new owner.

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

(via Historic and Classic Aircraft Sales Photo: Alan D R Brown via Wikimedia Commons)

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Homebuilt, Experimental Fokker Monoplane Project Offered For Sale

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A Fokker experimental homebuilt project has been spotted for sale.

The aircraft is labeled as a Fokker D.VI 1/2 (N821-72), although it appears to be based on the Fokker D.VIII. The listing states:

Aircraft was groundlooped and has damage to include both ailerons, left wheel, and elevator tips. Designed originally for a 85 horse Continental. Engine and propeller are not included. Logbooks will come with the aircraft. Wings do fold for trailering.

The machine is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Aero L-29 For Sale With No Reserve: “Well Maintained, Flies Really Good”

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A 1973 Aero Vodochody L-29 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Airplane is well maintained and flies really good. Needs paint job or strip paint and keep aluminum look.

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

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Westland Lynx Cockpit Project Offered For Sale

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A Westland Lynx cockpit section project has hit the market.

The Lynx is a multi-purpose twin-engine battlefield helicopter which was introduced in 1978 and went on to serve with UK, German, South Korean and French forces (among others), seeing action in the Falklands conflict, the Gulf War, etc. The type was retired by the Royal Navy and British Army in 2017-18.

Details about the section are scarce, although a number of photos accompany the listing. The cockpit is located in Preston, UK and is currently available for £2,995. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Offers Being Accepted for “US Registered, FAA Certified” F-86E Sabre

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Offers are now being accepted for a “US registered and FAA certified” Canadair F-86E MK6. The listing states (in part):

A crack in one turbine blade was discovered during 400HR inspection. The turbine wheel can be repaired or the are 3 spare RR Orinda engines that can be purchased with the airplane. We are looking for offers on the airplane. The airplane was operated by Flight Test Systems. It has been stored in Carson City, NV for approximately 10 years.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Public Domain / Robert Sullivan via Flickr)

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“Very Rare” Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 Project Offered For Sale

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Regular readers may recall that a Bf 109 G6 project is currently for sale. Now a Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-4 project (S/N 10256) has also been spotted on the market. The listing states:

This very rare aircraft project was built in 1942 in Leipzig, Germany. Records show that on July 22nd 1942, Stab II/JG5 had to undertake an emergency landing at Murowskij due to engine trouble. The pilot, Horst Carganico, was Gruppenkommandeur of II/JG5 and also crashed the Wrk. Nr. 10132. In 1944 Hauptmann Carganico was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG5 participating in the Reichsverteidigung. Following aerial combat with USAAF B-17 four-engined bombers on 27 May 1944, he was killed when Bf-109 G-5 (Wrk. Nr. 110087) crashed into the ground after hitting high tension cables while Carganico was attempting to make a forced landing near Chevry, France. Horst Carganico shot down 60 enemy aircraft in about 600 missions. He recorded six victories over the Western front.The aircraft remained where it came to rest in Nothern Russia until it was recovered by Warbird Recovery in the winter of 1994.

The aircraft is located in Switzerland with pricing available upon request. Click here and here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: B. Huber at de.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.0 DE via Wikimedia Commons)