Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Teratorn Tierra 2 For Sale: “Great Flying Condition, Includes Enclosed Trailer”

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A Teratorn Tierra 2 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Aircraft in very good condition. Never crashed. Never damaged. Stored in enclosed trailer. No damage or deterioration to fabric. No repairs to fabric. Overall aircraft in great flying condition. Aircraft is a teratorn tierra II. Two place aircraft. With an upgraded 503 air Cooled rotax. With gearbox.The motor and gearbox only has 12 to 15 hours on it. The overall aircraft has 350 hours of flight time. Again without any problems. Some minor upgrades. Such as electric fuel pump used for takeoff as a precaution only. Extra fuel tank hookup for longer flight time. Ballistic parachute. For blade changeable pitch prop and many other accessories to maintain aircraft. Enclosed trailer included.

The aircraft is located in Hemet, California and is currently available for US $5,500 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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Cheap, Wind Damaged 2005 Zenith CH 601 HDS Airframe For Sale

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A 2005 Zenith CH 601 HDS airframe project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has just 396 total time since 2005 airworthiness certification. It was damaged in a windstorm that flipped it while tied down. Primary damage is limited to canopy glass/frame (factory replacements available), wrinkled wingtips/tailcone/vertical fin/rudder, minor fiberglass cowl scuffs, and seatback upholstery; crucially, the visibly undamaged center wing section/main landing gear, firewall/nosegear, engine mount (set for 120hp Jabiru), belly, and horizontal stab/elevators make it a roll-around repair project equivalent to a super quickbuild kit. Includes intact dash with airspeed/altimeter/engine instruments/switchgear (no avionics or engine), logbooks, FAA paperwork, full assembly manual with part numbers, receipts, and extras—located in Foley, AL storage with 30 days free rent.

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

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Incoming: Examination of America’s Secret Cold War Fighters and Interceptors

Coming soon from Crecy Publishing Ltd and author Tony Buttler is American Secret Projects 5: Fighters and Interceptors 1950 to 1980. The new release is a revised and expanded edition of a book published some years ago which looks at American fighter projects that were proposed during the period.

This was an exciting era in terms of fighter development. It was during these years that the jet finally eclipsed the propeller, wings took on entirely new shapes, the ‘sound barrier’ was breached and maximum speeds were multiplied. It was an era in which aeronautical engineering became much more complex but before the computer would come to the designer’s assistance. This meant much more of a ‘try it and see’ attitude to new ideas. Therefore, when an air arm required a new fighter, several design teams could prepare proposals that could be very different from one another.

The topics discussed in detail in the book’s seven chapters include the quest for a long-range interceptor, vertical takeoff aircraft, naval developments and lightweight fighters. Appendices provide listings of all projects that were developed and their specifications. A new separate appendix looks at the Canadian Avro CF-105 Arrow which in many ways matched the work undertaken in the US on long-range interceptors and thus makes an interesting comparison.

The timeframe is fluid as some early projects included originated in the late 1940s. At the other end of the scale, although the design competitions which led to the F-16, YF-17 and F-18 are the final subjects covered in depth, a few projects that followed these fighters are included which again makes the 1980 closing date only approximate. No coverage is given to projects from that point onwards because much of the background is still secret and will probably remain so for a long time.

The 392 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with a February 19 release.

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1962 Cessna 210B For Sale: “In Annual, No Damage History”

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A 1962 Cessna 210B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1962 Cessna 210B is a high-performance single-engine aircraft offering excellent speed, efficiency, and useful load. Powered by a 260-horsepower IO-470 engine, it cruises at approximately 155 knots while maintaining efficient fuel burn. The aircraft has been hangared, is ADS-B equipped, currently in annual, and has no damage history. Upholstery and exterior paint were redone in the late 1980s, and the aircraft remains a strong, reliable flying example offered due to retirement.

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

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North American T-6G Project For Sale: “Complete, Crazy Low Price”

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A 1951 T-6G project has been spotted for sale. According to the listing, the project (rebuilt from a late‑1940s airframe) is a complete but accident‑damaged aircraft. It is equipped with a 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R‑1340‑AN‑1 radial showing about 610 hours since a 2007 Covington overhaul. It features intact dual cockpits, instruments, controls, left wing, tailcone, and much external markings, but with the right wing torn off in a takeoff‑roll runway excursion, associated fire damage under the right side of the fuselage, bent prop blades, wrinkled forward fuselage skins, canopy glass damage, and some gear and control‑surface wrinkling. It has continuous logbooks from its U.S. airworthiness certification in 1984 through a just‑expired annual (12/12/2024, expired 12/31/2025), and Spanish service history with missing Spanish logs. It is offered as a low‑priced project suitable for rebuild to flying or display status, a static or cockpit display, or as a valuable R‑1340 engine and parts donor,

The machine is currently available for US $9,950, although offers are also being accepted. It is stored at Airlake Airport (KLVN) south of Minneapolis with limited free storage and on‑site loading assistance available. Click here to check out the complete eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.

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1969 Cessna 310P For Sale: “Well Equipped, Fresh Annual”

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A 1969 Cessna 310P has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1969 Cessna 310P is a well-equipped, classic twin-engine aircraft known for its speed, stability, and strong cross-country performance. The 310 series has long been respected for its balance of capability and comfort, making it a solid option for both personal and business aviation. This aircraft features a fresh annual, Garmin GNS 480, new Aspen Pro MAX 1000 with synthetic vision, KX 155, HSI, and a fully coupled three-axis autopilot approved for approaches. Also included are a new Apollo EA100 autopilot interface (not installed), left and right full digital engine readouts (included, not installed), and a new six-place audio panel (included, not installed). Additional highlights include an opening photo baggage door, many spare parts, a six-place oxygen system (no tank), electric door seal, fresh ELT battery, and a GTX-ES transponder for the GNS 480. This aircraft represents a strong example of the legendary 310 platform with valuable avionics upgrades and included components that add significant value and flexibility for the next owner.

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

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1968 E33 Bonanza For Sale: “Well Maintained, Annual Due 8/26”

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A 1968 E33 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1968 E33 Bonanza Well maintained BO. Located in Atlanta, GA. KPDK TT 4894. IO-470-K (ONLY 105 SMOH). McCauley Prop (ONLY 105 SMOH). Panel rebuilt 08/24. Garmin G3X, GTN 650, GNX 375, GFC 500 w YD, 225, G5, and 4 place intercom. All electric (vacuum system removed). Annual due 08/26. IFR cert 08/26, ELT batt due 08/26. All ADs current. Additional equipment CEIS fuel senders, leather cygnet yoke w electric trim, avionics master switch, new right sub panel CBs, rosen sunvisors, 80 gallon fuel capacity (74 usable), MOGAS STC, DShannon engine baffles, new carpet, recovered glareshield. Paint 8/10. Interior 5/10. MGTOW 3050, BEW 2042, CG 82.1, useful load 1008. No known damage history. Logbooks from 2002 and on available as a PDF. Truly in gas and go condition.

The aircraft is currently available for US $160,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

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1971 Grumman AA-1A For Sale: “Fresh Annual Inspection”

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A 1971 Grumman AA-1A has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1971 Grumman AA1A with fresh annual inspection. Located at 5A6. 2231.2 total time 860.2 SMOH. I have all the logs since new scanned digitally… O-320 150hp Engine, Sky-Tec 149-12XLT Starter, Sensenich Propeller 74DM6-0-62, Garmin 430W, King KY92 150, King KT76A, King KA134 TSO PS Engineering PM1002, digital Tachometer, Wingtip & Tail Strobes, UavionixTail Beacon ADS-B, Slick Magnetos, Hartzell Alternator, Cleveland brakes.

The aircraft is located in French Camp, 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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British, Dominions and US Wings: Air War Over Greece 1940–1950 Out Soon

Soon to be released by Fonthill Media is Air War Over Greece 1940–1950: British, Dominions and United States Air Arms, author Victor Flintham’s examination of a neglected corner of military aviation history.

Following the Italian invasion of Greece in October 1940, the RAF reluctantly deployed three squadrons of Bristol Blenheim light bombers and one squadron of Gloster Gladiators, an obsolescent biplane fighter, to assist the Greek defenders. The fear among the Allies was that with Greece in Axis hands, enemy supply lines to North Africa would be significantly shortened, threatening the Allied position there and in the Middle East.

By the time Germany joined the invasion in April 1941, both the RAF and FAA had committed more squadrons and been joined by army units, but they were soon overwhelmed, retreating to Crete, from where they were evicted in May 1941 after a massive German paratroop operation. For the next three years the RAF and FAA attacked Axis forces on Crete, mainland Greece and in the Aegean with mixed success. In addition, Allied air arms, including USAAF units, dropped weapons and supplies to the Greek partisan groups. In late 1944, as the Germans were forced to withdraw from Greece, RAF units once again flew into Greek airfields, yet they were soon drawn into the bitter civil war, fighting alongside Greek government forces against Communist insurgents. After the final withdrawal of operational units in 1946, the RAF retained an air delegation in Athens until 1952, when Greece joined NATO.

The upcoming, 272 page hardcover release is currently available for pre-order with release slated for March 30.

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1962 Beechcraft B33 Debonair For Sale: “Well Cared For, Ready to Fly”

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A 1962 Beechcraft B33 Debonair has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1962 Beechcraft B33 Debonair is a well-equipped, IFR-capable single-engine aircraft with 5,088 total airframe hours. The engine has 1,520 hours since major overhaul, and the propeller has just 5 hours since new. It features a 225-horsepower engine with a Petersen Auto Fuel STC and a new three-blade McCauley Blackmac propeller with scimitar blades. The aircraft includes complete logbooks, a current annual, and a comprehensive Bendix King avionics suite including GPS, dual nav/coms, RNAV, ADS-B Out, and more. Additional upgrades include a one-piece speed slope windshield, updated wingtips, strobes, Cleveland wheels and brakes, and numerous performance-enhancing modifications. A well-cared-for aircraft that is ready to fly.

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

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