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For Sale: “Very Hard to Find” German WW1 Bamberg Compass

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A “very hard to find” WW1 Bamberg compass has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Fantastic compass used on the German planes of the first war. Manufacturer: Carl Bamberg N. 38075 Berlin-Friedenau. Very used in aircraft Fokker Dr.1, Albatros, Gotha Bomber, and others… No water inside.

The compass is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hawker Tempest Project “With Original Engine” Offered For Sale

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A Hawker Tempest Mk II project has been spotted for sale.

Details are scarce, although the listing states that the project includes an original engine, is almost complete and in “V.G. condition.” Pricing is not mentioned.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

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PBY-5A Catalina With “Many Spare Parts” Offered For Sale

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A Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (S/N 48423 / N423RS) with “many spare parts” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Standard WWII military configuration. Seats removed other than radio operator position. In fair condition. Flight deck is in fair condition… Aircraft has been in storage after shipment to Florida from UK. There are spares with the project including tail component, rudders, props, main wings, struts, cowls.

The airframe reportedly has 12049.2 TT, while the Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92S engines each have 650 SOH. The machine is located in New Smyrna, FL and is currently being offered for US $275,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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“Restored, Ready to Fly” Bell UH-1B Offered For Sale

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A 1963 Bell UH-1B (S/N 62-2084 / N832M) described as “restored” and “ready [to] fly on the airshow circuit” has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 10,463.6 TTSN, while the T-53-11D engine has 3039.5 TTSN / 1105.5 SMOH. The blades are listing as having amassed 2365.6 and 22,374.5 TSN. The machine is painted in USN markings with “excellent condition” interior restored to stock.

The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for US$190,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

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Two Seat, 80% P-51 Project Offered For Sale

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A P-51 project described as a “flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Here was a flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica of a P-51 Fighter. Two seats. Made the cover of Sport Aviation with a detailed article in 1996. It suffered a landing mishap and needs repairs or rebuilding. All aluminum construction. The original fuselage has many parts that can be used on the nearly finished second new fuselage. Most control surfaces and landing gear are reusable. The 3 blade constant speed propeller has been overhauled. The engine is a Lycoming GO-480 290 HP and is installed in the original fuselage. It will need inspection before further flight. The main part of the project is to build a new wing. Digital wing plans, sheet aluminum for ribs, and wing skins included.

The project is located in SW Washington near Portland, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $25,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Only Airworthy Example” of Rare Boeing YL-15 Scout Offered For Sale

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Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

The last one of 12 L-15s, built Mar.8,1949 at Boeing Wichita, KS. This is the only airworthy example of the remaining 7. N4770C was awarded Grand Champion Warbird Post WW II, at Airventure 2017. I received the Gold Wrench Award for the Restoration. Included with the sale of 70C is a 2nd wrecked YL-15, S/N 47-423, lots of new old stock spare parts, the Restricted Aircraft Type Certificate (transferable) & approx 3000 digitized blueprints. Boeing’s last piston, prop, man carrying design. Built for observation, liaison, & forward air control. Family owned since Feb.1954. All trades considered.

The aircraft is located in Wasilla, Alaska. Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects “Ideal For Restoration” Offered For Sale / Trade

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects are available for sale or trade. The listing states (in part):

(3) Fiat G.46 Advanced Italian Military Trainers for Sale, Trade, Collaboration. Three fuselages, wings, and engines. Dozens of NOS parts. Hundreds of serviceable parts. Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty tools, and all new sheet aluminum to complete all three projects included in sale. One airplane has most systems as it was when flying to use as blueprint. Hundreds of photographs. Full sets of Parts Manuals and Operators Manuals, records etc… Ideal projects for restoration, Turbine upgrade, Reno Racer?

The projects are located in Battleground, Washington with “offers, trades, museum donation, collaborations” currently being considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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“Low Reserve, Registered” T-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “low reserve” SNJ-5/AT-6 Texan project is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Registered T6 project. Will consist of tubular with all attached parts as seen, overhauled center section with new attach angles as pictured. Lt and Rt fuel tanks, a set of overhaulable wings for at6-d, a rear tailcone as pictured new surplus,vertical fin and a rudder you may pic from our selection a set of gear legs and knuckles and wheels, a fire wall,engine mount and a set of repairable cowling of your choice.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $35,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Very Solid” North American SNJ-5/AT-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “very solid” North American SNJ5/AT6 project described as “90% complete” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Incredible time capsule. complete as last overhaul in Pensacola. aircraft is registered in my name and will come with registration and data plates. as seen in photos includes one set of undamaged wings and accessory sheet metal as seen in photos with the airplane. not included with the sale but available is a IRAN 1340 with 500 hours on it SMOH and paper work and logs from Covington. Also available is a full length 12D40 ham standard propeller.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $50,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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DH.82 Tiger Moth For Sale: “Ground Up Nut and Bolt Restoration”

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DH.82A Tiger Moth VH-RVE has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This stunning Tiger Moth is originally a UK manufactured aircraft and has a total of 341 hours on both airframe and engine since full restoration and full CofA. All AD’s are currently up to-date. Due at next inspection are the mandatory instrument AD next 100 hourly. This has been a ground up nut and bolt restoration and every piece of wood has been renewed (replaced). English built, originally from the UK via NZ then on to Australia. Includes Radio, Cloth headset.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £60,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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