Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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For Sale: “The Only Civilian FAA Approved C-130A in the World”

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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” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The Only C-130A Licensed By The FAA. Lapes Roller System, Airdrop Capability For Paratrooping. End User Agreement Required. For Sale Or Trade.

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, 775, 470 and 1150 SOH.

The machine is described as offering an extensive avionics package as well as a full set of maintenance and inspection manuals. It is located in Louisiana and is available for $1,500,000 USD (it can be sold to only U.S. government approved countries). Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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1953 Canadair T-33 Silver Star Offered For Sale

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A 1953 Canadair T-33 Silver Star has hit the market. The listing states:

1953 Canadian T-33; TTAF 3684; TSO engine 1255; EFIS-Aspen Pro 1000, Garmin GNS 530W and GTX330ES, ADS-B, Shadin Fuel, TruTrak autopilot, Dydnon D-6, covers. Fresh Annual.

The machine is located in Wellington, Florida and is currently being offered for $180,000 USD. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: WPAviatrix [Cropped] via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Won’t Find a Better Flying T-6”: Restored 1954 Harvard Mk IV For Sale

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A “beautifully restored, ready to fly” 1954 Harvard Mk IV is available for sale. The listing states:

Serial # PC513331; Registration # N52494; Features Include: Polished aluminum exterior, 5000 hours Total Time, 490 Hours since Engine Overhaul, KY195B Nav / Com, KT76A Transponder, Northstar M1 GPS, New Warbird Intercom, Pre-Oiler, Cleveland Brakes, Polished Propeller, Prop Spinner, New Seats, Like New Glass, Original exhaust plus a custom exhaust! Will take cars in trade!

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

(Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Best Looking T-28 on the West Coast” Offered For Sale

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North American T-28B S/N 138215 / N7044L has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This warbird is in Very Good condition! Best Looking T-28 in the West Coast. ALWAYS STORED IN HANGER. This plane has been show cased in Reno Heritage Display during the races. EVERYONE HAS SEEN THE PLANE. Bomb racks sold separately. Military Log. NO TIRE KICKERS PLEASE. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. This aircraft is ready to go.

The airframe reportedly has 13125 hrs TTSNEW while the Curtiss-Wright R-1820-86B engine has 530 hrs SMOH. The machine is located in Los Angeles, CA and is currently being offered for $169,900 USD OBO. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Tomás Del Coro via Flickr)

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One of Only Two Flying Examples of Fiat G-59 Offered For Sale

Fiat G-59-4B S/N MM-53774 (I-MRSV), touted as one of only two flying examples of the type in the world, has hit the market.

The aircraft is one of only ten G.59-4Bs built and performed its first post restoration flight on May 25, 1992 from Lido di Venezia Airport. The airframe reportedly has 240 hrs since restoration while the Rolls Royce Merlin 500/20 engine has 240 hrs SMOH by Zeuschel Racing Engines.

I-MRSV is located in Italy and is currently being offered for €1,200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Top Photo: Gian Marco Anzellotti via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Extraordinary Collection” From Classic Jets Fighter Museum Set For Auction

The NZ Warbirds Association has reported that the owners of Classic Jets Fighter Museum in Adelaide are retiring and an auction of listed contents has been set for July 24 at 10:30 am.

The auction listing describes “An Extraordinary Collection of War Time & General Aviation to Incl, Vampire R.A,N Jet Plane, Pilot Less Jet Aircraft, Mirage Cockpit, Ejector Seats, Jet & Turbine Engines, Plane Components, Avionics, Paraphernalia, Uniforms, Sort After Memorabilia, Parts, Personal Items, Clothing, Art Work and more.”

Click here to check out the auction page. The announcement can be seen below.

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MiG-21UM Cockpit For Sale: “Museum Quality, Autographed by Ace Pilots”

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A “museum quality,” two-seat MiG-21UM cockpit section “autographed by Ace pilots” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

MiG-21UM 9354. It spent half of its life in the Warsaw pact then the last half with NATO. It is autographed by US Air Force Ace “Chuck DeBellevue and US Navy ace” Duke” Cunningham, both of whom gave presentations with the cockpit. Photos are included of them both signing the cockpit and of DeBellevue sitting in the cockpit. The cockpit interior is in beautiful and original condition

The cockpit is described as including a custom built metal stand with caster wheels, a boarding stair platform, an original Polish MiG-21 boarding ladder, an original Polish MiG-21 nose intake cover, white LED cockpit floodlights for museum settings and more.

The cockpit is located in Enid, Oklahoma and is currently being offered for US $23,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Updated and User Friendly” 1952 Yak-11 Offered For Sale

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A restored 1952 Yak-11 with R-2000 conversion (N2124X S/N 102146) has hit the market.

The aircraft is described as “one of the most updated and user friendly YAK aircraft available” and reportedly boasts “very expensive updates” including hydraulic brakes, a custom 16 gallon oil tank and extra fuel. The airframe is listed as having 5,423 hrs TTSNEW, while the Pratt and Whitney R-2000-4 engine has 1100 SMOH – 60 since lower end overhaul by Anderson Aeromotive (2013).

The machine is located in California and is currently being offered for US $375,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Top Photo: Jack Snell via Flickr)

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Kineticmodel Surprise Announcement: New Tool F-104 Starfighter Kit

Kineticmodel has made a surprise announcement that a new tool 1/48 F-104G Starfighter model kit is on its way.

The offering (48083) will reportedly include the avionics bay, C-2/GQ-7A ejection seat, radar and a detailed landing gear bay. The company states that the kit will be released as part of the “Kinetic Gold” series, which sees all tooling quality/design based on the new standard. In addition, the detail surface will make use the mirror EDM system to represent a shined, polished, bare metal surface.

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

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1957 L-19E / 305C Bird Dog Warbird Project Offered For Sale

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A 1957 L-19E / 305C Bird Dog project (S/N 24549 / N4431C) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine has “some major damage” but includes “most of the parts needed to fix it.” The airframe has a total time of 7,656.2 hrs, while the Continental 0-470-11 engine (S/N 6004) has 1,439.4 hrs SMOH. The aircraft reportedly includes a data tag and logbooks from 1957-present with original French books included.

The Bird Dog is located in Greeley, Colorado and is being offered as a no reserve auction. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which also includes a list of damage and parts included with the sale.

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