Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1948 Cessna 140 For Sale: “Show Quality, Needs Isolated Repair, Cheap”

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A 1948 Cessna 140 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1948 Cessna 140, the nicest one you will see, left wingtip and elevator damage only, cheap!… Modified as you might expect, with Cleveland disc brakes, 150 exhaust, Hooker shoulder harnesses, bas tail pull handles, Bracket air filter, and auto fuel STC… This show quality plane suffered the indignity of an almost groundloop on landing, where it leaned hard to the left, before coming back onto all 3 gear… no prop strike, or propeller or engine damage at all!… The C-85-12F engine has 1,51 SMOH, 722 since a bottom end overhaul and case replacement, and only 20 hours on the 4 brand new superior cylinders… This s not a dirty messy “project”, this is an easy repair to a fantastic airplane, with a fantastic engine!

he aircraft is located in Sacramento, CA and is currently being offered for US $19,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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1963 CASA Saeta For Sale: “Can Taxi, Could Be Made Airworthy Again”

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An aircraft described as a “1963 CASA Jet” (Saeta) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1963 PRE MORATORIUM CASA Jet. Last flown 2011. Twin turbo jet. This would make a great static display, parts airplane or pull the engines and put them in a project. The airplane could be made airworthy again but it’s been sitting outside for the last 10 years. I maintained this for many years until the owner passed away. Batteries are charged and it will start and run. You can taxi it. This is a pre-moratorium airplane

The aircraft is located in Unadilla, New York and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Beech H35 Bonanza For Sale: “Gear Half Up Landing, Minimal Damage”

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A Beech H35 Bonanza project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

H35 S/N D5003 Manufactured 1957; Logs sincenew in Wichita; AFTT/ETT:4948.1; IO-470-N –260 Horsepower; SFRM: 398.2; Last annual1-18-2019; Tip Tanks – 20Gallons! Gross Weight Increased to 3050 Lbs; Total Useful Load 1027 LB; Delivery Available… Engine: IO-470-N; Last annual 1-18-19… Landedwith gear stuck in half-down position. Main and nose Gear doors needreplaced (serviceable main gear pair included), prop strike, but no belly skin damage. Crankdial checked.001″ and dye penentrant checked OK. Myers Aviation is not offering to repair and reassemble due to present workload.

The aircraft is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is currently being offered for US $28,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Jodel D117 Project For Sale: “Substantial Amount of Restoration Work Completed, Loads of New Parts”

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A Jodel D117 G project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Owned by the Whitham family for decades and not flown since 1977; a substantial amount of restoration work has been completed. Log book present. Paperwork for work completed present. Fuselage has been professionally recovered and painted. New firewall fitted. New perspex fitted. Tailplane and wing recovered requiring final paint. No engine available. Engine mounting frame included. Propeller included but requires repair. Loads of new parts included that are now very expensive to buy… Boxes of parts. All petrol tanks, pipes, gascolator, engine frame, control stick, cables etc included.

The project is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £10,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Military Aviation Museum Founder Details Search to Save Classic Warbirds in New Book

The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia is the largest private collection of vintage warplanes in the US. Now its founder, Jerry Yagen, is sharing details on his effort to save classic warbirds with his new book, Bravo Zulu.

Bravo Zulu is an account of this brainchild of celebrated collector Jerry Yagen and his wife Elaine. These pages recall some of the most exciting war stories ever told and some of the most famous airplanes of all time—from Replica Fokker Dr. I triplanes built to resemble those flown by the Red Baron to painstakingly restored original combat veteran aircraft like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire the collection includes many of the most iconic historic aircraft.

Bravo Zulu was created to bring the stories that surround this incredible collection to life, beautifully illustrated with images of the Museum aircraft in flight, this book is the perfect way to experience the collection if you cannot visit the museum. Bravo Zulu recalls the tales of the tireless searches for and restorations of each remarkable plane, which the Yagens dedicated themselves to collecting and sharing with the world.

The 200 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for this fall.

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1946 Aeronca Chief For Sale: “Daily Flyer, Fresh Annual, No Reserve”

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A 1946 Aeronca 11AC (11BC) Chief has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Clean airplane which had the spar and covering done 2017 (Stits poly fiber). All logs in a binder. I have original wheel pants, gear fairing, spinner (off for paint) and many extras. Garmin GPS/Com GNC250, Garmin Transponder GTX 327, Hard wired intercom and phone jacks… Heel brakes. Burns no oil. Coming up on 500 hours SMOH. McCauley cruise prop. Does 110 mph. Grandfathered in….. no ADSB required!! Daily flyer and conversation piece… Fresh annual. Battery and trickle charger installed and good for 7 hours. However, I have a wind generator just not installed yet. Many new parts I have that can be installed when needed. I buy them when available. Oil change every 20 hours. Quick drain.

The aircraft is located in Palm Springs, California and is currently available for bidding with no reserve. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1946 Fairchild F-24W46 For Sale: “Fresh Annual, Flies Great”

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A 1946 Fairchild F-24 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Fresh Annual. Currently being flown by owner. Fairchild F-24W46, Warner 165 radial engine with alternator and oil filter conversion and auto fuel STC. TT 1460, SMOH 250, The overhaul was performed to factory zero time specifications with chromed std. bore cylinders and included all new pistons, valves, springs, bearings, bushings and much more. Prop TT 250, alternator TT 250, R&L Magneto overhaul 250, Restoration completed in 2016 including: Fabric recovered, Leather upholstery, Wool headliner, carpet etc. Avionics and gauges: PS Engineering Audio Panel, Garmin Transponder, Garmin 430 w/terrain, Garmin G5, Becker 6201com, RC Allen Horizon, electric turn and bank, Altimeter, VS indicator, AS, Cylinder head temp, Exhaust temp, oil—level, pressure, temp, MP. Nice Bird, flies great! As comfortable as sitting in your living room chair. roll down windows.

The aircraft is located in Newberry, Florida and is currently available for US $87,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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T-33 Shooting Star Fwd Fuselage For Sale: “With Ejection Seats, Fairly Complete”

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T-33 Shooting Star cockpit section has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

T-33 shooting star aircraft cockpit fuselage with ejection seats. Forward fuselage section of a T-33. Fairly complete and simple restoration project. This is a great example of the first American jet aircraft design. Local pickup or I can help with logistics.

The section is located in Calhoun, Georgia and is currently available for US $6,850. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.

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1946 Luscombe 8e For Sale: “Fresh Annual June 2022”

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A 1946 Luscombe 8e has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Need to sell due to versatility and family constraints. CF 85-12 212 SMOH; 3495 TT; GTR 225 Radio/Intercom installed in 2019 ; 8a to 8e conversion completed with new airworthiness certificate and data plate; Fresh Annual Jun 2022 ; 25 gallons (2 wing takes 12.5 e)

The aircraft is located in Temple, Texas and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1946 Aeronca For Sale: “Recent Complete Restoration, Fresh Annual”

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A 1946 Aeronca has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Recent complete restoration with 520 hrs SMOH Continental A-65-8 Engine with overhauled carb, magnetos and new ignition harness and spark plugs. McCauley metal prop. No electric. Icom handheld radio with intercom and external antenna. Air-Tek two-tone paint. Fresh Annual.

The aircraft is located in Sloughhouse, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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