Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Collection of Historic Aircraft, Cockpits, Parts, WW1 Ultralights To Be Auctioned

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An auction is reportedly set to take place at at Western PA Warbirds Museum in Mercer, Pennsylvania which includes “historic and replica aircraft, instruments and parts.” Available items reportedly include:

Beech 18, Ercoupe 415C, 1939 Taylorcraft (Project), Phantom F-4 Cockpit, Stinson Ambulance Model L-5 fuselage, F-86H fuselage, 2 Hawker Hunter fuselages, 7/8’s scale partial or fully built WWI ultralights– SE-5A, Nieuport 11, Fokker D-8, Spad 13, Nieuport 17. Hundreds of F-86 parts.

The auction will reportedly be conducted by Bullock’s Bid ‘N Buy with internet bedding beginning Saturday July 4; becomes live webcast Saturday July 18 at 10:00 AM EST. Click below to check out additional images and details.

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ADS-B Out-Equipped CC&F Harvard Mk IV Offered For Sale

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1951 CC&F Harvard Mk IV (N287AM / S/N 20218) “Screamin Demon” has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 2505 Hrs TTSNEW, while the P&W 1340 engine has 573 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines (1995) and 5 hours since extensive IRAN by Tulsa Aircraft including new cam and main bearings. According to the listing, the machine features an avionics package as well as a range of equipment including Redline brakes, Wing skid guards, Hooker harness, custom seat cushions, gear doors, wheel gap seals, tinted top canopy glass, chrome spinner and engine dress up kit with chrome harness and polished push rod tubes.

The annual inspection was reportedly completed October 2019 by Tab-Air. The aircraft is also touted as offering current Transponder VFR inspection and just completed attach angle AD.

The aircraft is located in Rockford, Illinois and is now available for $179,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Bill Larkins / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Only Civilian FAA Approved C-130A in the World Offered For Sale

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1958 Lockheed C-130A “Hercules” S/N 3212 (N131EC), described as “the only civilian FAA approved C-130A in the world” is available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 11,615 TTSN, 2,324 hrs since Lockheed anti-deterioration service check, 751 hrs since last “D” check and 9,362 landings since new. The four Allison T-56A-11 engines have 225 SOH (10 SHSI), 775 SOH (10 SHSI), 470 SOH (10 SHSI) and 1150 SOH (10 SHSI). Additional features include:

Cargo system: Complete LAPES roller system, the only one in the world in civilian hands. Troop seats: Complete set of troop seats (96) including complete set of stanchions for litters. Air Drop Capability: All components for paratroop operations.

The machine is located in Louisiana and is currently being offered for $1,300,000 (trades considered). It can be sold to only U.S. government approved countries with an approved end user license required. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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F-86F “Static Display or Parts” Airframe Offered For Sale

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F-86F Sabre S/N 52-5303 is available for sale.

The listing states that the machine is in “poor condition” and is a static display or parts plane with no engine. It is currently being offered for $55,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Drawing: Nelson Teixeira / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Beautiful, Fast, Fuel Efficient, Safe and Fun” 1966 Alon Aircoupe Offered For Sale

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A beautiful 1966 Alon Aircoupe (S/N 219) is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Highly polished airframe in perfect condition low total time of 2000 hrs. (yes it has rudder pedals and toe brakes) Original untouched interior in mint shape. Perfect glass Strong C-90-16 F Continental 90 hp engine with 1000 smoh.New tires,recent annual inspection. A very nice Alon, hard to find in this shape.Fast and Fuel Efficient, Safe and Fun! Pick it up and fly home or ready to deliver anywhere for expenses. Currently Canadian registered.

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

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ICM to Release New 1/48 B-26С-50 Invader Model Kit

ICM is continuing their line of Invader model kits with an upcoming B-26С-50 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new offering (48284) reportedly includes highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior as well as marking options for three aircraft.

Additional details are scarce, although the new kit is slated for release in June. A number of renderings have also been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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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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