Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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“New Build” Verner-Powered Flitzer 21 Z Offered For Sale

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A “new built” Flitzer 21 Z biplane reportedly constructed from original plans bought from Lynn Williams has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The entire lining of the aircraft and the wings are covered with poplar plywood 2mm. Ailerons are balanced at 100% and rudders at 90% as well as the handlebars. The entire geometry of the aeroplane, its dimensions and its shape correspond to 99% of the original. The steering of the ailerons and the rudder is rigid through duralumin tubes and precise. They are also easily disassembled and assembled.

The landing gear is divided into two parts – each working for itself. The wheels are reinforced and are stronger than what usually is required. The tail skid is replaced with a wheel for better manoeuvrability and control on the ground. The Verner engine is great – it has 84 horsepower. The engine is lightweight, with gearboxes, carburettors and is air-oil cooled. It has 29 hours and is equipped with an electric starter. We are still fine-tuning and make cosmetic adjustments. The aeroplane will do more test flights this spring at the Kazanluk airfield, Bulgaria.

The machine is located in Kazanluk, Bulgaria and is currently being offered for £70,000 (or about US $87,500), although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Nanchang CJ-6A Parts Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A “hurt” 1989 Nanchang (Hongdu) CJ-6A, Chinese trainer/warbird parts aircraft is available for sale. The machine, which has 2750 TT, 700 SMOH, is described as “probably too big of a project to make rebuild cost effective,” but is reportedly “awesome” for CJ-6A parts or use as a “cockpit display, set dressing, paintball prop, etc.” The listing states (in part):

The CJ-6A is a Chinese built 2 seat tandem trainer, with looks and function similar to the Russian Yak 18a. Produced since 1965 as the “A” version, which has a 285 h.p. Huosai radial engine, this airplane is a very late production model, built in 1989! Imported into the U.S. with 1,550 hours, it was converted and upgraded for U.S. use and granted an airworthiness in 2007. Annualled consecutively since, the last inspection was 4/5/2018, with the last log entry 3/18/2019.

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Revell to Release New Tool 1/48 SR-71 Model Kit

Revell has announced the development of a new tool SR-71 Blackbird model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model was officially announced at the recent Nuremberg Toy Fair. As of this writing, additional details appear to be nonexistent, although the kit is slated for release sometime in 2021.

(via Revell and Scalemates)

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Bell 47 D1 Helicopter With “Many Low Time Parts” Offered For Sale

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A Bell 47 D1 helicopter described as “ideal for spares or repairs” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Dynamic roll over; Ideal for repair or spare parts; Complete log book Included; Skid Baskets; last flown August 2019; new seat harness; Serial #22; One of the original Bells to be made; Low time Franklin engine; Low time Jet ranger Tail Rotor gear box; Tail Boom – slight damage; recently overhauled oil temp pressure gauge; overhauled carburettor; viewing essential to determine condition many low time parts.

The machine is located in Rhyl, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £9,995, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hobby Boss Releases Massive 1/18 Me 262 A-1a Model Kit

Hobby Boss has released its new Me 262 A-1a model kit in a whopping 1/18 scale.

The kit (81805) reportedly boasts over 230 parts, including clear parts and rubber tires. It spans 680mm (about 27″) and measures 590mm in length (about 23″). It appears that two marking options are included.

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“Pristine Condition, Airworthy” de Havilland Vampire WZ507 Offered For Sale

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1952 de Havilland DH115 Vampire T Mk 11 WZ507 (C/N 15127) is currently available for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has been successfully operated by the Vampire Preservation Group for over a decade, maintaining it in pristine condition and participating in air displays across Europe. It is believed to be the only airworthy de Havilland Vampire T11 in the world.

WZ507 has just completed its annual maintenance inspection and is fully serviceable and in great condition. It has been regularly maintained since its return to flight in 2002 and has flown frequently. All logbooks and maintenance records are available and included in this sale.

The machine reportedly has 1373.40 total hours and is being offered with a guide price of £100k. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Only Westland Gazelle on US Registry” Offered For Sale

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A 1983 Westland Gazelle 341AH-MK1, described as the “only one on US registry” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1983 Westland Gazelle, 341AH-MK1, 10124 TTAF, 1132 TSOH engine. Great times remaining on all components, Have time sheet for interested parties. Modern panel and radios, transponder, etc. Has the landing gear fairings. Very rare Westland Gazelle, only one currently on the USA Registry, N registered. FAA Approved AIP in place. Will need; TT Straps, condition inspection, track and balance, a good going over, and then the airworthiness cert can be issued. Complete, starts, runs, Borescope pics available. Comes with lots of parts, 3 extra engines in various conditions, 2 extra rotor heads, 2 MGB, 3 IGB, 3 TGB, TGB OH kit, extra tanks, electrics, gauges, gaskets, Bullet-proof seats, cowlings, etc, etc, etc. Will not separate. Books and books of maintenance manuals.

The machine is located in York, Pennsylvania and is currently being offered for US $225,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Vary Rare” 1949 Percival Prentice Offered For Sale

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A “very rare” example of the Percival P.40 Prentice primary trainer has hit the market. The type served the Royal Air Force’s first post-WW2 military trainer and its first primary trainer with enclosed cockpit. It was also the first all-metal aircraft manufactured by Edgar Percival’s Percival Aircraft. The listing states (in part):

Total time Airframe is 1758 hours,total time engine since major overhaul is 393 hours,engine had a complete top overhaul in 1996 and had 392 hours on the engine at that time . Annual was completed April 2011, with new battery, new tires, and transponder check. Aircraft is in license experimental,and holds four people. We have all logbooks and maintenance manuals, and a few spare parts.

The aircraft is located in El Monte, California and is currently being offered for US $1,500,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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C-45 Beechcraft 18 Offered For Sale “Annual Done 4/20”

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A C-45 Beechcraft 18 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

’53 C45H rebuilt by Beech from a ’43 T-7 that served in Fairbanks, Alaska during WWII. 11,030 TT 206/317 SMOH annual done 4/20. Recent military-style paint, windshield, nice 10-place interior, airstair cargo door. ADS-B out, Narco 12D with GS, ValCom 760, King transponder with encoder, intercom, auto fuel STC, jack, tow bar. Has STC for door-off operations for cattle feeding or dropping skydivers. Own a piece of history with great utility. Can deliver. Trades considered.

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

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“Complete” Grumman OV-1D Mohawk Project Offered For Sale

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A 1969 Grumman OV-1D Mohawk (N605HF S/N 69-17005) has hit the market.

The aircraft is described as “complete” with the installed engines being available separately. It has been stored in a hangar since its last flight in 2013 and is considered “an excellent project for the right organization.” The airframe has a total time of 4496 while the two engines have 3463 and 3469 hours.

The machine is located in Hampton, GA with the airframe being offered for $35,000 USD. Pricing for the engines is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: NASA/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)