Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1966 Piper Comanche 260B: “IFR Capable and Ready for Immediate Use”

A 1966 Piper Comanche 260B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1966 Piper Comanche 260B… stands apart thanks to its extensive upgrades and meticulous maintenance history. Equipped with a Garmin G500 TXi panel, GTN750Xi, GNC355, GTX345 transponder, GFC500 autopilot, Flight Stream 510, and additional avionics enhancements, it provides the modern technology today’s pilots desire. The Lycoming IO-540 engine has only 574 hours since major overhaul, while the Hartzell propeller carries matching time since overhaul. Additional improvements include new windows, glare shields, newer tires, updated magnetos, and current AD compliance. Always hangared and accompanied by complete logs, this aircraft is IFR capable and ready for immediate use. Opportunities to purchase a highly upgraded Comanche of this caliber are becoming increasingly rare.

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

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Baby Ace Airframe For Sale: “Good Fabric, Airworthiness Certificate”

A Baby Ace airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Baby Ace model E, airframe only, no engine, mount is for continental engine, good fabric, airworthiness cert…

The aircraft is located in Louisburg, North Carolina and is currently available for US $5,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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New For June: Eduard’s “Weekend Edition” 1/48 MiG-21F-13

New this month from Eduard is a Weekend Edition MiG-21F-13 in 1/48 scale.

The MiG-21F-13 was the first widely produced version of the Soviet MiG-21 supersonic day interceptor introduced in 1960 and known to NATO as the Fishbed-C. It combined a lightweight tailed-delta design with Mach 2 performance, a simple weapons fit of a cannon and early infrared air-to-air missiles, and it became one of the most exported and long-lived fighter types of the Cold War.

The new kit (84213) offers Eduard plastic parts and decals with five marking options.

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1956 Forney F-1 Aircoupe For Sale: “Clean, Upgraded, Ready to Fly”

A 1956 Forney F-1 Aircoupe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Beautiful 1956 Forney F-1 Aircoupe that has been hangar kept in Southern California and exceptionally well maintained. This classic aircraft has been refurbished and upgraded, presenting as a very clean, reliable, and fun-to-fly airplane. The aircraft has been kept in the dry Southern California climate and is very clean with no known corrosion issues, with all logs since new. Airframe total time is 1,520 hours. It is powered by a newly overhauled Continental O-200 engine with only 18 hours since major overhaul, along with an overhauled propeller. Upgrades and features include a modern metal instrument panel, new radio, ADS-B equipment, upgraded Cleveland Aircraft disc brake system, new paint, new interior, new windows, and rebuilt landing gear. Always hangared in the dry Southern California climate. Empty weight is 950 lbs and gross weight is 1,400 lbs. Easy and fun to fly, this Aircoupe is a great classic aircraft for economical flying, weekend trips, or adding to a collection, and is ready to fly and enjoy. A pre-buy inspection is highly recommended and encouraged.

The aircraft is located in Rosamond, California and is currently available for US $29,900 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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DBMK Developing Sabre Day Fighter Kit Series in 1/32 Scale

In addition to a newly announced series of Allison-powered Mustang models, DBMK has also announced the development of a Sabre Day Fighter series, also in 1/32 scale.

The Sabre day fighter family centered on the F-86A, F-86E, and F-86F, which were the gun-armed versions used in Korea and the best-known combat Sabres. The A was the first production model, the E added the all-flying tailplane for better handling, and the F refined the design further; Canadair, Orenda-powered Canadian, and CAC Australian versions extended the same basic day-fighter line with local improvements.

As of this writing additional details are non-existent, although the series will apparently include the F-86A. E, F, & Canadair Sabre Mk.4.

(DBMK via AeroScale)

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1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass II For Sale: “Fresh Annual Completed May 2026”

A 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass II has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…4,634 TTAF and only 214 hours SMOH on its Lycoming IO-360 180 HP engine. The propeller also has 214 hours since overhaul. A fresh annual inspection was completed in May 2026… This Cutlass II is reported to cruise at approximately 145 knots on 9 GPH and is equipped with standard Cessna radios plus a Garmin SL 60 Nav/Com. It has standard fuel tanks with an approximate 700 NM range. The interior is in decent condition, and the paint is fair. No known hail history.

The aircraft is currently in Anchorage, Alaska, but is expected to be flown to Ryan Field (RYN) in Tucson, Arizona once weather conditions permit. It is currently available for US $165,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1966 Piper Cherokee 235 For Sale: “Great Overall Condition”

A 1966 Piper Cherokee 235 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…a clean, well-equipped, and always-hangared single-engine aircraft… Showing approximately 3,432 total airframe hours, this Cherokee 235 is powered by a strong-running engine with approximately 1,889 hours since major overhaul and features several recently replaced cylinders with consistently strong compression readings.

The avionics package includes Garmin GMA-342 audio panel, Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B in/out transponder, Garmin GNC-255 nav/com with glideslope capability, Century II autopilot, EDM 350 engine analyzer, Aera 660 GPS, Horizon digital tachometer, and additional upgraded instrumentation. The aircraft also benefits from a low-time constant speed propeller with only approximately 201 hours since overhaul, recently replaced prop governor, newer Sky-Tec starter, updated brakes and tires, and documented wing spar AD compliance. The seller reports no corrosion identified and describes the aircraft as being in great overall condition.

The aircraft is located in Fort Mohave, AZ and is currently available for US $90,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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DBMK Releases Renders For Upcoming Series of F-105 Kits

DBMK has announced “rapid progress” on their upcoming family of F-105 kits and released a series of renders showing the CAD models being checked against LiDAR scans.

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was a supersonic fighter-bomber developed for nuclear strike missions, but it became best known as a heavy strike aircraft in the Vietnam War. The family included the single-seat F-105B and F-105D, plus two-seat F-105F and F-105G Wild Weasel variants used for radar suppression and SEAD roles.

The upcoming series will cover the B,D, F and G variants in both 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Click below to check out additional renders.

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2005 Zenith Super Zodiac For Sale: “TT 593 Hours”

A Zenith CH 601 HDS Super Zodiac has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TT 593 hours, Jabiru 3300A, Icon IC-A200 transceiver, Collins Mode C xpndr loc LEVEL ASTRO+, 2024 Apple iPad Mini with A17 Pro Chip (8.3-inch, Wi-Fi+ Cellular, 128GB Marvin Golden MG aviation Passive 1.0 Aviation Headset

The aircraft is located in New Braunfels, Texas and is currently available for US $27,500 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Airfix Commemorates D-Day With New Hawker Typhoon / Eurofighter Typhoon Twin Pack

Airfix recently released a Typhoon twin pack model kit containing a Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 “Moggy” and Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A40001) boasts 117 pieces and D-Day liveries for each aircraft. The Hawker Typhoon representing 1944 No.257 (Burma) Squadron and the Eurofighter Typhoon representing ZJ913 of the RAF Typhoon Display Team from the 2024 season.

The striking design on Typhoon FGR.4 ZJ913 was inspired by the RAF No.257 (Burma) Squadron Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, piloted by Officer Denzil Jenkins during the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, featuring the iconic black and white identification stripes that were a hallmark of Allied aircraft over Normandy on D-Day. This was a brilliant move by the RAF PR team, and this aircraft captivated millions during the subsequent airshow season, at commemorative events in both the UK and France, and during a successful Canadian tour.

The kits are rated as level 2 builds, making them ideal for modelers ages 8 and above.

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