Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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DH Chipmunk WD293 Cockpit Section Offered For Sale

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The cockpit section of DH Chipmunk WD293 has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

for sale is a cockpit section from chipmunk wd293 comes with a canopy windscreen frame seats x2 flap levers x3 brake levers x2 rudder bars and brackets x2 canopy cover buyer collects

The section is located in Evesham, United Kingdom and is currently availble for £1,800, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.

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1946 Bellanca Cruisair For Sale: “Total Restoration From the Inside Out”

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A 1946 Bellanca Cruisair 14-13 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Engine/Prop: Single Engine FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (Reciprocating); HP: 150; TT: 62; SMOH: 62; Exterior Colors: Red and White; N#: N86719; SN: 1080; Any Damage History?: No; Always Hangered?: Yes; Logs Complete?; Yes; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: Total Restoration From the Inside Out, KMA20, KXT55XO, NARCO COMS

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

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1949 Funk Airframe For Sale: “Very Good to Excellent Condition, With a Repairable Isolated Flaw”

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A 1949 Funk has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

2486 TT, 0-235 Lycoming conversion, hard landing to left gear, close to perfect!… Other mods are to modern Cleveland wheels and brakes, shoulder harnesses, wingtip strobes auto fuel approval, etc. Fabric on the whole airframe was recently (2006) upgraded to Ceconite… Last annual just expired 4/1/2021, so this airplane is fresh, not a sitter… A firm landing has resulted in the left side of the airplane sitting low… It is not clear what was bent, as there is no obvious fuselage wrinkling, nor obvious gear leg deformation. Perhaps there is a problem with the bungee cords. It would not appear that there is any serious deformation, and you can see there is no firewall deformation at all. No damage to the wings or tail… The 0-235 engine has been removed as it was beyond TBO. The exhaust system (undamaged), airbox assembly (undamaged) and engine mount (undamaged) are all included, as are the paperwork to reinstall either a 235- c, c1 or c2c! This aircraft is in very good to excellent condition, with a repairable isolated flaw.

The aircraft is located in Geneseo, NY and is available for US $5,995, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Orlican L-60 For Sale: “Comes With Paperwork, Logs, Airworthiness, FAA Bill of Sale”

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An Orlican NP Chocen L-60 has been spotted for sale. L-60 The listing states (in part):

Orlican NP Chocen L-60 This aircraft was involved in a ground loop and will need propeller overhaul and wing repair, the windscreen is also damaged… Airplane comes with paperwork from Russia as well as USA logbooks for aircraft-engine-propeller… This aircraft will come with airworthiness and a FAA bill of sale. I can also deliver to lower 48 states for $2.50 per mile included the loading round trip… This plane can take off and land in short distances! 230hp radial Walter -Lom 753 hours smoh model# M46ZRF serial# 02528

The aircraft is located in Lone Jack, Missouri and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.

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First Look: Sample Build of Airfix’s New Tool DH Vampire F.3

Airfix has released the first sample build photos of their upcoming new tool de Havilland Vampire F.3 in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the upcoming kit (A06107) is comprised of 123 parts with plastic sprues and three marking options representing D.H 100 Vampire F.3 P42408, D.H 100 Vampire F.3 No. 442 “City of Vancouver” and D.H 100 Vampire F.3 No. 601 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force (shown here).

The kit is currently slated for release in October. Click below to check out additional images.

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1946 Taylorcraft BC12D For Sale: “Exceptionally Maintained”

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A 1946 Taylorcraft BC12D has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Registration#: N95758; Engine TT: 3058.6; SMOH: 1054.6; SCTOH: 160.7; PROP: 657.6; Cyl#1 76/80; Cyl#2 76/80; Cyl#3 78/80; yl#4 77/80; Slicks mags; Airframe TT-4038.6; ELT-Oct 2022; All AD’s complied with Strut x-ray due 6/21/2022; Sellers Note: My airplane for the last 30 yr.’s always hangered; No Damage Reported, Always Hangered, Exceptionally Maintained.

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

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A4D-2N Skyhawk For Sale: “Restoration to Factory New Standards”

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A 1962 Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk (S/N 12790 / N214AT) restoration project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This Skyhawk has been the subject of a 28,000 man hour restoration by Fighting Classics of Marana, AZ. The restoration has been done to factory new standards. Every system has either been replaced or overhauled to zero time specifications. Fighting Classics estimates that it will take 3-4 months to complete the restoration.

The airframe has an estimated 3,000 TTSN, while the Wright J65-W-16A engine has 0 SMOH by S&S Turbine, St. Johns, B.C. Canada. The aircraft is currently being offered for $995,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Watch An Overhead Tour of the USAF Museum’s Storage Facility [Video]

The National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, Ohio has released a new video providing an overhead view of some of the rare aircraft housed in the collection’s storage facility.

Aircraft include a Junkers Ju 52, Fiesler Storch, T-33, etc. The museum notes that not all stored machines are seen here, as others can be found in the museum’s restoration hangars.

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First Look: Engine / Nacelle Test Build for Revell’s New Tool SR-71

Revell has released the first test build photos for their upcoming new tool Gray Project SR-71 Blackbird in 1/48 scale.

The build follows the arrival of the first injection molding tool samples and the first series of photos focus on the J58 engines and the engine nacelles. The company states:

In some of the comments you have already asked whether the detailed engines can also be installed in the aircraft itself. Our designers did not plan this, but experienced model builders can of course accept this challenge and develop a solution themselves. The space would of course be available…

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Airfix Releases New Tool Avro Vulcan B.2 Model Kit

Airfix has released their new tool Avro Vulcan B.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A12011) reportedly includes “stunning detail” with LIDAR scanned shapes as well as an optimized sprue configuration, customizable build options and two piece wings “to simplify and fortify your build.” The kit contains plastic sprues and decals with marking options for two machines: Avro Vulcan B.Mk.2 XM594, The Scampton Wing and Avro Vulcan B.Mk.2 XM602, RAF No.12 Squadron.

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