Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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“One of the Best Bell 47s in Europe” Offered For Sale

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A Bell 47 G4 helicopter described as “one of the best Bell 47s in Europe” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This aircraft has been maintained regardless of cost. Fabulous component times particularly the Main Blades, See component schedule. Turns heads where ever she goes. Full recent logs on request, Engine Lycoming O-540 on GR24. Air frame has complete 6450 hours and engine has complete 1050 hours, with recent top end overhaul. Maintained regardless of cost. Garmin 8.33, Mode S transponder and Audio Panel. Annual due Jan 2021. Totally corrosion free. Authentic and original, litters (for carrying the wounded), and wheels for ground handling. Complete with MASH cap and MASHED Helmet. Local collection only please.

The machine is located in Hull, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £100,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Always Hangared” 1946 Aeronca 11AC Offered For Sale

A 1946 Aeronca 11AC Scout has hit the market. The listing states:

1946 Aeronca 11ac Scout N3818E. 1266 hrs since major overhaul. Recovered in 2012. Always hangered. Annual done in 2020. Wonderful short field performer. This tail dragger is a perfect aircraft to go sight seeing with a friend. Known to cruise along while only sipping on fuel… you can’t go wrong with this timeless classic!

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

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Zvezda Releases Renderings of Upcoming C-130H “Full New Kit”

Zvezda has released a series of renderings detailing their upcoming C-130H Hercules model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering is described as a “full new kit,” although additional details, including contents, liveries, pricing and an expected release date, appear to be absent at the moment.

Click below to check out additional renderings. According to the developer, “panel lines and other small parts will be added soon.”

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1948 F-94A Starfire Fuselage Offered For Sale

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A 1948 Lockheed F-94A Starfire fuselage is currently available for sale. The listing states:

1948 Lockheed f94 A Model number 2 prototype40 ft. Long1st all weather jet radar intercepterArmy air coreIn the cockpit, It has both seats and sticks and pedals but, no instrument panels or gauges.There are no wings or tail fins, only what you see in the pictures is all there is.If you want wings, T33 wings are compatible with this aircraft and they are out there and you can find them. No engine in it.

The fuselage is located in West Islip, New York and is currently being offered for US $20,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Fairly Low Time, Good Shape” Aero L-29 Delphin For Sale, Price Reduced

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A 1969 Aero L-29 Delphin is for sale with a reduced price. The listing states (in part):

Aero L-29 Delphin This is a great example of one of the finest jet aircraft ever built by the eastern block countries. These were built to be rugged and to be operated off of grass strips. This airplane is a fairly low time good shape machine. Engine just under 500 hours total time and has passed inspection for continued operation. The airframe around 2500 TT. Ejection seats are cold. Includes a tail cart to split the tail for inspections and maintenance, tow bar, and spares. Great airshow airplane or for that person that always wanted to be their own jet fighter pilot. Sale will include a fresh inspection. Delivery for cost available. Trades for a Center Console Boat considered.

The machine is located in Lebanon, Tennessee and is now being offered for US $49,500 (offers are also being accepted). Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Antonov AN-30 “Two Aircraft Units” Offered For Sale

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An Antonov AN-30, a type reportedly developed from the An-24 for aerial cartography and used by the Ukrainian, Bulgarian and Romanian Air Forces, has been spotted for sale.

Details on the offering are extremely limited, with the listing stating “Two aircraft units. Airworthiness.” The location is displayed as Воронеж, Russian Federation while the price is US $590,000 (although offers are also being accepted). Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Canadair T-33 With “Avionics Upgrade and Overhaul, Spare Engine” For Sale

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Canadair T-33 N467AV (S/N 467) has hit the market. The airframe reportedly has 11405 hours TTSNEW (Time since A.U.P. Upgrade: 606 Hours), while the Rolls Royce Canada Ltd. NENE 10 engine has 850 Hrs SMOH (1800 TBO /mini hot-section completed by Victoria Air Maintenance, 2009).

The AUP project (1996-1999) made the most significant change to the avionics and electronic capabilities for the CT-133 (by Kelowna Flightcraft). This particular T-33s is an AUP aircraft and reportedly incorporates an AN/RC-511(V)- VHF Radio System; Dual AN/AIC-505- Intercommunications System; AN/ARN-147(V)- VOR/ILS System; AN/ARN-149- ADF System; Navigation Switching Unit; AN/APN-194(V)- Radar Altimeter; Dual Annunciator Panels; Dual ADI 350S; Solid State Invertors; Canopy Yoke; AN/ARC-UHF System; Stormscope; 2 Collins TDR-90 Transponders; Dual SSD-120 Encoders; ACK-451 406 ELT. The interior was “completely redone” at AUP with “new panels, placards and detailing.”

A spare NENE 10 engine is also included. The machine is located in Reno, Nevada and is currently being offered for $210,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

Image: (Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Restored, Museum Condition, Static” UH-1H/205 Huey Offered For Sale

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A “restored, museum condition” 1966 UH-1H Huey in Medevac configuration has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The helicopter is an in and out restoration project, in Medevac configuration, the interior was stripped, repainted and re assembled with some newer components and seats, (I can offer litter setup with purchase) the exterior has been completely repainted as well and new letters painted. Potential buyers, please know that this aircraft does not come with data plate or maintenance records, it can’t be made to fly so please don’t ask what it takes to be flyable, is for static purposes only… The aircraft is ready to put in a museum or use at a parade… The aircraft has many of its components, there are some not visible components not installed but, all visible are there for complete static display. The transmission is installed and the engine will be included with the purchase. The helicopter comes with both sets of main and tail rotor blades, i will leave them removed for transportation purposes though…

The Huey is located in Holiday, Florida and is currently being offered for US $70,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Very Clean, Externally Complete, Static” BAE Hawk Offered For Sale

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BAe ASTRA Hawk T1 XX341 is currently available for sale. The machine was built in 1981 and has reportedly amassed 2871 airframe hrs with 4631 landings. The listing states (in part):

XX341 is a one of a kind aircraft known as the Advanced Stability Training and Research Aircraft, ASTRA Hawk for short. XX341 was one of 3 BAe Hawk T1 aircraft ordered for the Empire Test Pilot School in 1981. This example was the 1st Hawk delivered to the school. 3 years later the aircraft was chosen to be radically modified to become the ASTRA Hawk.

The aircraft is described as “an externally complete static display/museum exhibit” in “very clean and tidy external condition.” It was “recently retired and never kept outside.” It is located in England with pricing available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Jet Art Aviation, Ltd. Photo: wiltshirespotter / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Kineticmodel Announces Release Date for New F/TF-104G Starfighter Kit

Kineticmodel has announced the upcoming release of their new F/TF-104G Starfighter model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new product (48089) is reportedly based on Kinetic’s new tool F-104G (48083) released last year, and appears to include photo-etched parts and Cartograf decals. It is also labeled as “2 in 1,” which reportedly means that the kit allows either the single or two seat F-104G to be built.

The new F/TF-104G is currently slated to become available by the end of June 2020.

(Kineticmodel via AeroScale Additional Information via Scalemates)

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