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1946 Piper Cub “Complete Project Minus Prop” Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Piper J-3 Cub project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Log Books start in 1951-1971 Total time: 5406 Engine TT: 1300 +/-. This was a Flying cub in 2017. Bought from estate sale, Some missing logs for engine and airframe, good AD list for airframe and engine. Aircraft has Certified copies of All 8130’s from FAA including Airworthiness and All registered owners from 1946 to present. Engine is A-65-8F (65HP) with flanged Crankshaft and is complete. I have not run engine, but it does turn free. Needs propeller 1A90CF or 1B90CM McCauley. Fabric is Ceconite 102 and was done in 2000 along with Airframe. Etched and primed (8130). Fabric has some small tears that can be patched. Airframe has new tinted windows all around. Spars are wood and have 8130. Airframe has NAV lights and had a battery. This is a complete project (minus propeller)

The project is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is currently being offered for US $12,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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TA-7C Corsair II Project Offered For Sale

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A Vought / LTV TA-7C Corsair II aircraft project has been spotted for sale.

The project aircraft (BuNo. 154544), a dual control trainer version of the A-7, reportedly began life as an A-7B and flew Vietnam Combat Cruises with VA-56 aboard USS Midway and VA-215 aboard USS Oriskany. It was converted to an TA-7C in 1974. The listing states (in part):

The aircraft was de-milled per government regulations when sold through the DRMO. The aircraft was very low time when surplused, and has been hangared continually since the USN surplused her. Over many years, she has been pieced together for static display. Only a few parts are missing. Included is the entire airframe, both ejection seats original to this aircraft, 80-90% of the cockpit instrumentation, as well as many other internal and external parts and pieces. Provided with the aircraft project is a genuine USN tow-bar, many spares and extra parts, including: pylons, panels, and a vertical stabilizer. Not included most notably is the TF-41A2 engine and some other internal parts.

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(Photo: Public Domain via Robert Sullivan/Flickr)

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A-26 Invader “Complete Aircraft” Project Offered For Sale

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A-26 Invader N26VQ (S/N 41-39486) is currently available for sale as a disassembled project aircraft. The listing states (in part):

Many many New old stock parts. Has a semi truck trailer included with the aircraft to move. Original configuration. No logbooks, some military paperwork. No inventory list. Spent a lot of time in dry storage in Nevada.

The machine is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is currently being offered for US $45,000, although offers are also being accepted. A trade for other aircraft would also be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“75% Completed” Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Project Offered For Sale

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A 3/4 scale Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

“75 % Completed by AI Quality Workmanship. All the kit items are here to finish the kit! Fabric included! Great workmanship at a bargain price! What is not included are the engine, instruments or radios.”

The project is located in Clovis, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Time Capsule” TBM-3E Avenger Offered For Sale With Price Slashed

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Grumman TBM-3E Avenger N28SF (S/N 85983) has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The machine has had one owner for over 20 years and is described as a “time-capsule aircraft” with turret and operational bomb doors. The airframe reportedly has 3,488 hrs TTSNEW while the engine has 900 Hrs SMOH. It includes an avionics package as well as equipment including 3” horizon, 3” DG, preoiler, 8 replica rockets, glass in good condition, recent tires, recent brakes, two replica bombs under wings and hi capacity Stratopower hydraulic pump.

The Avenger is currently being offered for $290,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Greg Goebel / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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North American F-86F Offered For Sale With Reduced Price

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North American F-86F N86FR has been re-listed for sale with a reduced price.

The machine was manufactured in 1952 and delivered to FA Argentina as C-109 in 1960. It was recovered from Argentina and assembled in Coleman, TX in 1989, receiving its FAA airworthiness certificate the following year. It is now registered as N86FR and flown as USAF/SkyBlazers 31201 (FU-201).

The airframe reportedly has 4417.4 Hrs TTSNEW, while the GE J-47-GE-27 engine (5970 # Thrust) has 402 Hours SMOH. The machine includes an avionics package as well as two 120 gallon wing aux tanks, smoke system, strobe lights, vertical card compass, recent tires, excellent canopy glass and ELT. It is located at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, Florida and is currently being offered for $275,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Rare Yak-1 Project “With An Incredible Combat History” Offered For Sale

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A rare Yak-1 project “with an incredible combat history” is currently available for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft (G-BTZD S/N 1342, 485 Fighter Regiment) landed on Polonets Lake in the Demlansk area of northern Russia in December 1942 after suffering damage caused by German fighter fire. The lake was frozen at the time and it is believed that the pilot, Flying Officer Michael Kudrjashov, escaped and returned to Russian lines. The machine sank in the spring thaw and settled in 18 meters of water, where it remained until being recovered in October 1990. Continue reading Rare Yak-1 Project “With An Incredible Combat History” Offered For Sale

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“Under Restoration” Spitfire LF Vb Offered For Sale

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An “under restoration” Vickers Supermarine Spitfire LF Vb (BL688) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

An incredible investment opportunity to acquire probably the longest documented combat history of a WW2 Spitfire in the world today! BL688 was delivered into service on the 25th of January 1942 and served until 29th of May 1945. It served with five RAF Fighter Squadrons, as well as the USAAF 335 FG & US Navy on D-Day. So far, 47 Allied pilots have been identified from Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Free French, India, Poland , UK , New Zealand and USA. Some of the men served only a short period and met their fate in combat against the enemy. Others flew BL688 with distinction and survived the war and went onto achieve great things.

The listing describes the airframe “zero timed – under restoration” and the Rolls Royce Merlin 35 engine as “Zero Hours” with “Dowty Rotol three blade propeller.” Pricing is available upon application. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Forward (Fg Off), Royal Air Force official photographer / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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For Sale: Three Harrier Package, Including “World’s Only Civilian Owned and Certified Sea Harrier”

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A three Harrier aircraft package has hit the market, which reportedly includes Sea Harrier FA-2 N94422 (S/N XZ-439, pictured above), touted as “the world’s only civilian owned and certified Sea Harrier.” The listing states (in part):

Includes: FA-2 SEA HARRIER One of the most in-demand aircraft for airshow acts in the United States! There are many possible uses for this aircraft including: airshows, training, flight experiences, military contract work, advertising and promotional work. TMK-8 HARRIER Dual Controlled, Near Certification! GR-3 HARRIER Very Complete. Excellent Source for Spares! Support Equipment, Engines, Manuals, Rotables, and a Travel Support Kit also Included.

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For Sale: AH-1S Cobra With “All Major Components Overhauled”

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A 1981 Bell AH-1S Cobra has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

AH-1S Military Olive Drab Cobra Like New at Time of Sale Engines with >500 HRS Available All major components overhauled Airframe Family:Bell 209 / AH-1 Cobra Latest Model: AH-1S-BF Cobra

The machine is described as an “AH-1 Cobra converted to Bell 209,” while engines are listed as GE T700 or Lycoming T53 Turbine. It is located in Palm Beach, Florida and is currently being offered for $2,173,495. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

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