Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1947 Beech Bonanza 35 For Sale: “Ultra Low Time, All The Good Upgrades”

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A 1947 Beech Bonanza 35 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a unique and very clean 1947 Bonanza 35 that has received all of the important modern updates while retaining its original, unmolested appearance for the purist. It is Mosaic Light Sport legal and eligible for an auto fuel STC. From its distinctive N-number to its ultra low 2,911 total time on the airframe and just 29.4 hours since firewall-forward, it presents as a very low-time example. It is powered by a Continental E225-8 built by Poplar Grove, turning a no-AD MV Hartzell hydraulic prop, and features a Planepower alternator conversion, Airwolf oil filter STC, all new fuel and oil lines, and nice glass. Recent mechanical upgrades include brand new throttle and mixture cables, a new Kelly ignition harness, heavy duty Cleveland wheels and brakes, firewall-mounted stainless battery box, a 20-gallon auxiliary tank, a new tail beacon with ADS-B capability, a non‑butchered original instrument panel, new 650 x 8 Goodyear tires and tubes, a new Concorde 35AXC battery, complete logs and STCs with no known damage history, pressure carb red seals, and reskinned ruddervators with new horns. The aircraft is owned by a meticulous A&P/IA and has been hangared in Palatka, Florida (28J), with the previous long-time owner also keeping it hangared; it is available for inspection by appointment, but the current owner is selling because it is not flown enough to justify continued ownership.

The aircraft is currently available for US $54,990 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Complete Cessna 310K Airframe Project For Sale: Only $2,495

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A 1966 Cessna 310K airframe project has been spotted for sale. According to the listing, the airframe (about 6,079 hours total time) is a complete, engineless Colemill President 600–converted “modern” 310—with swept fin, six-seat interior, auxiliary wing tanks, nacelle baggage lockers, and higher gross weight, being sold essentially as a very cheap parts or static/project aircraft. It has mostly light windstorm cosmetic damage: a bent right aileron, pitot and nose cap damage, minor rubbing on the left wing leading edge and vertical fin top, a small superficial dent on the right tip tank, a broken strobe cap, and a localized corrosion spot at the nosecone skin, but no damage reported to the gear, flaps, left aileron, tail surfaces, gear doors, firewalls, cowlings, or engine mounts. The cockpit retains six seats, a Century III autopilot with altitude hold and full coupling, older but complete nav/comm/ADF/DME/transponder gear, and full flight and engine instruments, and it comes with complete airframe logbooks from 1966 through the last annual in July 2020 (about 28 hours ago), an FAA bill of sale, and inexpensive FAA registration potential, making it attractive primarily as a low-cost donor for thousands of usable parts or as a creative static display rather than a practical candidate to return to flight.

The aircraft is located in Pawhuska, OK and is currently available for US $2,495, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Lightning: A Comprehensive Study of Britain’s First and Only Jet Interceptor

The English Electric/BAC Lightning will take center stage in Richard Hall’s upcoming book Lightning: From Inception to Preservation.

The Lightning was advanced for its time and required considerable investment and research to take it from the drawing board to active service as an effective fighting machine. Significant strides were made in the early years after the award of the contract—all of which could have come to nothing when it was deemed in the 1957 Defence White Paper that piloted aircraft had had their day. The design was saved only by its advanced stage of development; as is often the case in flight, turbulence is to be expected. But despite the obstacles put in its path, the Lightning prevailed to become one of Britain’s most admired and respected fast jets.

The book takes the reader through the politics that threatened its development, its groundbreaking design, its service career and many other aspects of its extraordinary history. The 224 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for January 30.

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Eduard Releases New “Hybrid” Avia S-199 Kit With Plastic and Resin Parts

Among Eduard’s January new releases is a Avia S-199 bubble canopy Hybrid” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The aircraft is a late modification of the Czechoslovak-built derivative of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 that replaced the original framed canopy with a clearer, more modern-style “bubble” hood to improve pilot visibility, especially to the rear and sides. This variant retained the S-199’s Jumo 211 bomber engine and generally poor handling but offered a better field of view than earlier S-199s with standard canopies, and it appeared only in relatively small numbers near the end of the type’s service life.

The kit (948012) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with a painting mask and marking options for six aircraft. A number of resin parts are also included, such as the cockpit, wheel wells, exhausts, barrels, antennas, air intake and undercarriage.

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BD-5B Project For Sale: “Easily Finished to Airworthiness”

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A BD-5B project has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

BD5 Project. Included is a 5.2″stretch kit to give a longer cockpit, partially started. Also available is a Solar T62-2A1 turbine engine that could be incorporated into this airplane, TO BE SOLD SEPARATELY. No builders logs to this stage of completion, but can be easily finished to airworthiness (less than 50% prior completion). There is extensive documentation, with a Canada DOT approval for sections of this airplane, which was begun as a high school shop project in the mid 1970s. Minor surface corrosion on leading edge of wing.

The aircraft is located in Brandon, Mississippi and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1965 Piper Comanche 260 Project For Sale: “Nice, Cheap”

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A 1965 Piper Comanche 260 project has been spotted for sale.

Acording to the listing, the aircraft features 5,300 total time (TT) and 1,507 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) on its 260-hp Lycoming IO-540D4A5 fuel-injected engine. Located in Ashland, Wisconsin (KASX) and stored in a hangar, this four-seat, mid-1960s model offers upgraded performance over earlier Comanches with 90-gallon fuel capacity, electric gear and flaps, and toe brakes. It includes multiple speed enhancements—such as an Arapaho windshield, Metco wing tips, and flap/aileron gap seals—achieving faster-than-standard cruise speeds. The interior is well-kept with quality leather and clean panels, while the exterior is in good condition with minor cowling touch-ups suggested for a refreshed look.

The aircraft experienced an accidental gear-up landing but sustained only minor belly and flap skin scrapes, no structural or wing damage, and intact landing gear. Avionics include a King KMA-20 audio panel, KX-170B NAV/COM, KT-76A transponder, ADF, Terra radar altimeter, and Autocontrol IIIB autopilot. It’s sold with complete logs, paperwork, airworthiness certificate, and keys. An easy repair project, it’s promoted as a fast, well-cared-for, and affordable Comanche 260—possibly the cheapest available.

The aircraft is available for US $27,950, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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2018 Zenith 650B For Sale: “Clean, Well Built, Thoughtfully Equipped”

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A 2018 Zenith 650B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

his 2018 Zenith 650B is a low-hour experimental aircraft thoughtfully equipped for recreational flying and light backcountry use. Powered by a Viking 130 engine, this aircraft features heated Lemke seats, wing lockers, upgraded canopy accessories, and rugged 6×6 wheels. Avionics include a GRT 8.4” HXR touchscreen display with synthetic vision, autopilot servos, electronic breaker system, ADS-B capability, transponder, and backup systems. With approximately 300 hours and a clean, well-built configuration, this Zenith 650B offers excellent performance, visibility, and versatility.

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

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1964 Piper Arrow 200 For Sale: “Recent Engine OH, Modern Avionics”

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A 1964 Piper Arrow 200 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1964 Piper Arrow 200 is a well-equipped, owner-maintained aircraft featuring a recent engine overhaul and a newly installed high-performance Hartzell propeller. The aircraft has 3,332 total tach hours and is equipped with modern avionics, including a Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM, ADS-B In/Out capability, autopilot, backup communication radio, and audio selector panel. Additional features include electric landing gear, factory-installed air conditioning, cabin heat, intercom system, and updated certifications through September 2025. This Arrow is well suited for cross-country flying and offers a strong balance of classic airframe reliability with modern avionics upgrades.

The aircraft is located in Indian Trail, North Carolina and is currently available for US $180,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

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“Completely New, Lavishly Illustrated” F-86 Epic Drops Soon

Coming soon from author Duncan Curtis is Famous American Aircraft: F-86 Sabre, a thorough history of America’s first swept-wing jet fighter.

This is a completely new monograph detailing the entire F-86 series from gestation and development, through the many variants that were produced, to its retirement from duty. Its operational career is also given detailed analysis. The book makes use of many primary-sources including documents held by the US Air Force Historical Records Agency, US National Archives, Boeing archives and the UK Public Record Office. Much of this data has only been available in the public domain in recent years and so was not accessible when previous books on the F-86 were compiled.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, there are around 500 colour and black and white photos in the book, many previously unpublished. The thoroughly researched text and extensive photographic coverage will make this a close to definitive work on this seminal aircraft. This book will appeal to all who are interested in Cold War aviation history and also to those engaged in modelling the aircraft of this era.

The 384 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for February 19.

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2011 Air Tractor 802A For Sale: “Ready for Agricultural Operations”

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A 2011 Air Tractor 802A has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 2011 Air Tractor 802A agricultural aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG engine with approximately 7,951 total time. It features 250-gallon fuel tanks, hydraulic wet/dry gate, Wingman system with auger, Satloc G4 guidance, spray and spreader equipment, air conditioning, and lighting systems. The aircraft is actively working and ready for continued agricultural operations.

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

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