Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1979 Mooney M20J 201 For Sale: “Excellent Condition, Fresh Annual”

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A 1979 Mooney M20J 201 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1979 Mooney M20J 201 is a well-maintained aircraft that has been hangared and flown regularly, with an AFTT of 3174 hours and an engine total time (ENGTT) of 1405 hours. The engine has undergone an IRAN in 2022, completed by Columbia Air Service, with new engine mounts, oil and gas lines installed, dual magnetos and a total of 222 hours since the IRAN. The propeller has a total time of 1222 hours, with a TSMPOH of 275 hours and was balanced in 2022, 150 hours ago. The aircraft is IFR certified, has no damage history, and comes with complete logbooks. Key upgrades include a 2020 propeller overhaul with a new governor and new landing gear disks. In 2023, a new electric fuel pump was installed, and in 2024, new LED strobes were added. The avionics suite includes a King HSI, King VOR, King KLN 94 GPS, dual King KX 155B radios, King Rnav, King ADF, JPI 700 engine monitor, and a X40 autopilot. The aircraft is equipped with an electronic clock with USB charging and has a fresh annual inspection. This Mooney M20J 201 is in excellent condition and ready for its next adventure.

The aircraft is located in New Haven, Connecticut and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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2015 Carbon Cub For Sale: “Always Hangared, Ready to Fly”

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A 2015 Cubcrafters Carbon Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The aircraft is located in and is currently available for although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

According to the listing, this 2015 CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX (N224Y) is a beautiful, no-issues aircraft with 832.5 hours total time and 671 tach hours, always hangared and ready to fly. Built by Paul Borys, it’s powered by a CC340 180 hp engine with a Catto composite fixed-pitch propeller and upgraded cowling. Equipped for VFR with Poly-Fiber covering and 40 gal usable fuel, it features heavy-duty 3×3 gear, AOSS shocks, 26″ Airstreak bush tires, and Grove brakes. Float mounts and a smoke system are installed, with an oversized baggage area for added utility. Avionics include a Garmin Aera 796 GPS, CGR‑30P engine monitor, Trig TY91 radio, Trig TT21 transponder (ADS‑B Out), PM3000R intercom, and TruTrak autopilot with altitude hold. Available for inspection at GA81; ferry pilot available at buyer’s expense.

The aircraft is located in Fort Valley, Georgia and is currently available for US $189,500 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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From Sopwith Camel to Harrier: Hawker’s Naval Fighters Chronicled in New Book

The naval fighters of Sopwith and Hawker will take center stage in author Christopher Budgen’s upcoming book Hawker’s Naval Fighters: Camel to Sea Harrier, released by Pen & Sword.

In 1912, TOM Sopwith transitioned from running a flying school to manufacturing aircraft, leveraging his nautical interests to create designs purchased by Britain’s Royal Navy. The onset of the First World War solidified the Sopwith Aviation Company’s reputation with aircraft like the Sopwith Camel widely used onboard the ships of the day. After the war, cancellations of government orders forced Sopwith Aviation into liquidation, However, a new company, the HG Hawker Engineering Company, was quickly formed, having been named after Sopwith’s test pilot, Harry Hawker. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Hawker produced designs that continued to be purchased by the Royal Navy, being used on the early aircraft carriers as well as the larger vessels of the fleet. With the outbreak of the Second World War, the RN’s Fleet Air Arm found itself woefully unprepared for battle, having mainly biplanes and slow monoplanes with which to face the modern German fighters and bombers. As a temporary solution, Hawker adapted the Hurricane into the Sea Hurricane. Hawker later developed advanced piston-engine fighters like the Fury and its naval counterpart, the Sea Fury, which saw action during the Korean War and Suez Crisis in 1956. The Sea Fury was succeeded by Hawker’s first jet, the Sea Hawk, marking the Fleet Air Arm’s transition into the jet age. The Sea Hawk also served the Indian Navy during its conflicts with Pakistan. Hawker’s successful Hunter, although primarily for the RAF, was used by the Royal Navy for land-based operations. Meanwhile, Hawker’s next design, the ground breaking Harrier, was ordered as the Sea Harrier; it saw action during the Falklands War, and, in due course, in the conflict in the former Yugoslavia and in Iraq. From its earliest days then, the Hawker Aircraft Company has supplied winning designs to the Royal Navy and to many navies overseas, a feat that few other companies could match.

The 232 Page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for April 30.

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1952 Beech C35 Bonanza For Sale: “Hangared, Full Logs”

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A 1952 Beechcraft C35 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1952 Beechcraft C35 Bonanza in Ohio at the Lorain County Regional Airport, N1993D. In Hangar with full log books. The 1952 Beechcraft C35 Bonanza is a classic V-tail, all-metal, four-place aircraft known for its performance and iconic design, powered by a 205hp Continental E-185-11 engine, featuring retractable landing gear, and offering good visibility and speed for its era, though requiring diligent maintenance due to its age and magnesium components. Key features include its distinctive V-tail (ruddervators), single throw-over control yoke, and a relatively simple fuel system. The last flight was 1993, inspection 1995 but still more repairs until 2012. MRK Aviation available for inspection assistance

The aircraft is currently available for US $30,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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Cessna 182 RG For Sale: “August Annual, New Plugs and Tires”

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A Cessna 182 RG Skylane has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1980 Cessna 182 RG, former police airplane, 1180lbs useful load, Avidyne 540 GPS, Avidyne ADSB- OUT transponder, Stec 55X autopilot, electric trim, 88gal tanks, 28v system, August annual (new spark plugs, new tires), compression over 70, TT8400, Engine 2400 SMOH, Logs starts from 1984, last year flew 200 hours, hours will change, I can deliver aircraft anywhere in US

The aircraft is located in Haines City, Florida and is currently available for US $130,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Beech Sundowner For Sale: “Clean, Well Maintained, Currently Flying”

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A 1975 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1975 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner 180 is a clean, well-maintained aircraft that is ideal for time building, flight training, or comfortable cross-country flying. Showing approximately 3,610 total airframe hours, this aircraft is powered by a reliable O-360 engine with approximately 1,720 hours since major overhaul and strong compressions, with no oil consumption issues. The propeller has approximately 755 hours since overhaul. This aircraft is equipped with an impressive avionics suite including dual G5 displays, Garmin G530W, GFC500 autopilot with VNAV, Flight Stream, GTX-345 with ADS-B In and Out, and an EDM930 primary engine monitor with highly accurate fuel flow. The interior, updated in 1990, remains in great condition with no rips or tears, while the exterior was painted in 2000 and presents well. The annual inspection was completed in October 2025, and the aircraft is currently flying approximately 3–5 hours per month. With a useful load of 887 pounds and seating for four, this Sundowner is a strong performer and an excellent addition to any flight club or private fleet.

The aircraft is located in Port Orange, FL and offers are acurrently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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MiG-21 in the Polish Air Force: “An Essential Visual Reference”

Recently released by MMP and author Artur Juszczak is MiG-21 3rd Generation in the Polish Air Force.

The book presents 90 high-quality color profiles of third-generation MiG-21 variants, including the MF, M, and R models used by the Polish Air Force. It is an essential visual reference for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and scale modelers with a focus on accurate camouflage and markings. Additional features include detailed captions with each aircraft’s operational history, close-up views of the pilot’s personal emblems and bilingual English-Polish text.

The 48 page publication is now available in paperback format.

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First Look: Sword Models’ New Tool Short SB.6 Seamew

Sword Models has announced that their new tool Short SB.6 Seamew model kit is almost ready.

The Short SB.6 Seamew was a British lightweight carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft developed by Shorts in the early 1950s to replace the FAA’s Avenger. It first flew on 23 August 1953 but suffered handling problems and shifting defense priorities, which led to limited production and ultimately cancellation after only a small number of airframes were built.

The upcoming 1/72 release (SW72157) is described as “quite large” and appears to include liveries for XE169 of HMS Warrior and XA123 of HMS Bulwark. The company states that they are completing the paperwork and starting to pack with release slated for sometime this month.

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2019 7ECA Citabria For Sale: “Adventure Ready With Wheels, Floats & Skis”

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A 2019 Modified 7ECA Citabria with floats, wheels and skis has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 2019 modified 7ECA Citabria experiential aircraft is a highly versatile and well-equipped platform designed for exceptional performance on wheels, skis, and floats. It features a durable metal wing spar with a cuffed leading edge that delivers very low-speed handling and a gentle, predictable stall, along with gull wing doors on each side to accommodate float operations with ease. Powered by a reliable 125 HP Lycoming O-290 engine, this aircraft is covered in Stewart Systems fabric installed in 2019 and has always been kept in a hangar, reflecting excellent care and preservation. It is equipped with wheels, skis, and PK1800 FAA-certified floats with dual rudders, providing true year-round operational capability. Avionics include a Garmin 396 NAV unit, and the aircraft also comes with a King KT78 transponder, tray, digitizer, and Sky Beacon ADS-B Out system (not installed). Complete builder logs and photos are included, and the most recent annual condition inspection was completed in May 2025, making this Modified Citabria a well-documented, adventure-ready aircraft ideal for backcountry and recreational flying.

The aircraft is located in Whitefield, NH and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1949 Cessna 170A For Sale: “Modern Avionics, Upgrades, Ready to Perform”

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A 1949 Cessna 170A is currently available for sale. The listing states:

This 1949 Cessna 170A is a classic aircraft equipped for both backcountry and float operations, enhanced with modern avionics and upgrades. It comes with a Horton STOL kit for improved short-field performance, ADS-B Out, AV-30, and an ICOM radio. Control surfaces have been painted, and while the fuselage and wings are prepped, there is no corrosion, allowing the buyer to fly and build time while completing finishing work. Powered by a Continental O-300 engine with 1,155.4 SMOH, it shows 5,135 TTAF. This aircraft blends vintage charm with dependable capability, ready to perform in rugged environments.

The aircraft is located in Arkansas Pass, TX and offers are now being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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