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1942 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB 5481 Offered For Sale

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Hawker Hurricane XII/IIB S/N 5481 (VH-JFW) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

An Original CC&F Hurricane Completely Restored And Flying For The Past 27 Years. This Hurricane Recently Underwent A Major IRAN Including All New Wood, Fabric, Paint, Overhauled Propeller And Radiators.

The airframe reportedly has 209.9 hrs since restoration and 22.2 hrs since major IRAN, including all new wood, fabric, paint, overhauled propeller and radiators. The Rolls Royce Merlin 500/45 engine reportedly has 209.9 SMOH by Vintage V-12s and 22.2 Hrs STOH.

The aircraft is shown above in 2006 while wearing the colors of Mk I P2970 “Little Willie.” In 2014, the machine was restored by Vintage Fighter Restorations of Australia and now represents V6748, flown by John Dallas Crossman of 32 and 46 Squadrons.

The Hurricane is located in Australia and is currently being offered for £1,495,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Additional Information via Vintage Fighter Restorations Photo: Dave Miller [Cropped] via Wikimedia Commons)

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For Sale: “The Only Civilian FAA Approved C-130A in the World”

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1958 Lockheed C-130A “Hercules” S/N 3212 (N131EC), described as “the only civilian FAA approved C-130A in the world” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The Only C-130A Licensed By The FAA. Lapes Roller System, Airdrop Capability For Paratrooping. End User Agreement Required. For Sale Or Trade.

The airframe reportedly has 11,615 TTSN; 2,324 hrs since Lockheed anti-deterioration service check; 751 hrs since last “D” check and 9,362 landings since new. The four Allison T-56A-11 engines have 225, 775, 470 and 1150 SOH.

The machine is described as offering an extensive avionics package as well as a full set of maintenance and inspection manuals. It is located in Louisiana and is available for $1,500,000 USD (it can be sold to only U.S. government approved countries). Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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1953 Canadair T-33 Silver Star Offered For Sale

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A 1953 Canadair T-33 Silver Star has hit the market. The listing states:

1953 Canadian T-33; TTAF 3684; TSO engine 1255; EFIS-Aspen Pro 1000, Garmin GNS 530W and GTX330ES, ADS-B, Shadin Fuel, TruTrak autopilot, Dydnon D-6, covers. Fresh Annual.

The machine is located in Wellington, Florida and is currently being offered for $180,000 USD. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: WPAviatrix [Cropped] via Wikimedia Commons)

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World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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1944 Hawker Hurricane IIB G-HHII (S/N R20023), touted as “the world’s only dual control two seat Hawker Hurricane” has hit the market.

The aircraft was manufactured by the Canadian Car & Foundry Company in 1942 and served with the RCAF until 1944. It then passed through a succession of owners, including Tony Ditheridge of Hawker Restorations, who restored it to a fighter-bomber configuration in the markings of BE505 of 174 (Mauritius) Squadron. The machine was acquired by the Hangar 11 Collection in 2007 and performed its first post-restoration flight in 2009. After being offered for sale, the machine once again joined the Hawker Restorations family and was chosen for conversion to a two-seat Hurricane. The listing states: Continue reading World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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Now Available: Partial Ownership of Hawker Hurricane G-HRLI

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One quarter of 1940 Hawker Hurricane MK 1 V7497 (G-HRLI) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

After An In-Depth Restoration Completed By Hawker Restorations, Hurricane V7497 Returned To The Skies On 31st August 2018. There Now Exists An Opportunity To Purchase A One Quarter (1/4) Share And Fly This Iconic Battle Of Britain Artifact, At What Some Would Say Is A Very Affordable Price.

The aircraft is described as a “documented Battle of Britain veteran” operated by 501 Sqn in September 1940. It is equipped with Rolls Royce Merlin III engine with 11.45 Hrs SMOH by Maurice Hammond of Eye Tech Engineering. The prop is a Hamilton Standard 23E50-495 with 11.45 Hrs SPOH.

The share is being offered for $500,000 GBP. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Flickr)

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“Won’t Find a Better Flying T-6”: Restored 1954 Harvard Mk IV For Sale

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A “beautifully restored, ready to fly” 1954 Harvard Mk IV is available for sale. The listing states:

Serial # PC513331; Registration # N52494; Features Include: Polished aluminum exterior, 5000 hours Total Time, 490 Hours since Engine Overhaul, KY195B Nav / Com, KT76A Transponder, Northstar M1 GPS, New Warbird Intercom, Pre-Oiler, Cleveland Brakes, Polished Propeller, Prop Spinner, New Seats, Like New Glass, Original exhaust plus a custom exhaust! Will take cars in trade!

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

(Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)

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New Kits Reproduce Sopwith Pup “Exactly As It Was 100 Years Ago”

France-based Replic Aero is now offering Sopwith Pup kits that reportedly allow you to “assemble your plane exactly as it was 100 years ago.”

“The metal parts are ready to bend and weld, all the wood parts are ready to be adjusted (for some) and assembled. The Sopwith Pup is available as a complete kit, as a series of sub-kits or as portions of a sub-kit. The Sopwith Pup being assembled is for sale, Ready to cover or covered, the engine and the instruments are the choice of the future owner. Also possible ‘ready to fly.'”

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Extremely Rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair Project Offered For Sale

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An F4U-1 Vought Sikorsky “Birdcage” Corsair project has hit the market.

Described as one of the most rare and desirable warbird projects, the offering consists of two shipping containers full of parts, and includes the rear fuselage and inner wings/landing gears of BuNo 02608; the main spar and outer wings from 02270; all additional parts from the 02608 crash site; all of the additional parts from 02270 that weren’t incorporated in it’s restoration, and many templates from the restoration of 02270. Continue reading Extremely Rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair Project Offered For Sale

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Airdrome Aeroplanes Morane-Saulnier Project Offered For Sale

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An Airdrome Aeroplanes Morane-Saulnier kitplane project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

I started to build the plane but due to some life changes I am going to offer it up at auction… This is for a partially built kit only. The Fuselage is 75% built and the Rudder is completed. Both section are well done. If you prefer to start from scratch Airdrome Aerplanes will sell you the just these sub-kits. It’s all there still in the original shipping crate. Instructions and dvd’s are included. all parts are labeled and the kit is very build able (not a big mess). Great big wing, perfect for a smaller 4-stroke engine. Easy & fun flyer. I understand it needs to be a good value to sell so I am starting the bidding off at $499.99. The kit cost new over $5500.00. Does not include engine or prop.

The project is located in Greenland, New Hampshire. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Best Looking T-28 on the West Coast” Offered For Sale

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North American T-28B S/N 138215 / N7044L has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This warbird is in Very Good condition! Best Looking T-28 in the West Coast. ALWAYS STORED IN HANGER. This plane has been show cased in Reno Heritage Display during the races. EVERYONE HAS SEEN THE PLANE. Bomb racks sold separately. Military Log. NO TIRE KICKERS PLEASE. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. This aircraft is ready to go.

The airframe reportedly has 13125 hrs TTSNEW while the Curtiss-Wright R-1820-86B engine has 530 hrs SMOH. The machine is located in Los Angeles, CA and is currently being offered for $169,900 USD OBO. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Tomás Del Coro via Flickr)