Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Grumman E2C Hawkeye Fwd Fuselage/Cockpit Offered For Sale

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The forward fuselage/cockpit of a Grumman E2C Hawkeye has hit the market.

The section is described as “Early Version. Whole Cockpit and part of the fuselage, up to the leading edge.” It reportedly measures 22’8″ in length and is located in West Islip, New York.

The cockpit is currently being offered for US $7,200. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Regularly Flown North American T-28 Offered For Sale

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North American T-28B Trojan N194RR has hit the market. The product description states:

New to the market T-28B, 800 SMOH and 200 since complete engine IRAN with new MRB. Recent Inspection, Clevelands, Darton kits, Smoke, Air wolf oil filter and many other mods, excellent paint and interior. This is a regularly flown and ready to go T-28, motivated seller says first $219,000 takes it.

The R-1820-86B-powered machine is currently based at KLUK in Cincinatti, Ohio. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Polish TS-11 Iskra Jet Trainer Offered For Sale

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A cold war era TS-11 Iskra Polish jet trainer (N409J) has hit the market. The product description states:

This warbird self starts easily, runs and looks great, currently registered in my name. Fully aerobatic, pressurized, oxygen, smoke system, ejection seats neutered .23 mm. cannon was removed. Switches and connectors for rockets intact. Times appx. airframe 2572, engine 471 SMOH. All logs since importation. Logs for military time for these planes are classified and not available. Copy of operations limitations, POH, maintenance program, parts manual, service manuals for airframe and engine and airworthiness certificate present. Recent paint and front windscreen. All systems tested for ferrying except landing gear swing, and we expect that would pass as it runs off the same pump and no hoses there have been opened up. Excellent inventory of spare tires. Service trailer included with a spare canopy still in the crate and a hydraulic mule .Previously IFR, would need pitot static and altimeter, transponder checks updated.

The aircraft is located at Located at MIV in Millville, New Jersey and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Aggressor Squadron Northrop F-5 Offered For Sale

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A Northrop F-5 has hit the market. The product description states:

“Aggressors Squadron” Aircraft is not complete. It has been demilled by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Many additional parts available.

The machine is located in Campbellford, ON CAN and pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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“100% Complete” MiG-21 Cockpit Offered For Sale

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The cockpit of Polish Air Force MiG-21MF 8022 has hit the market. The product description states:

Recently repainted in red/white take off of Croatian air force scheme to represent Polish air force insignia. Aircraft was completely stripped to bare aluminum by method of vapor blasting. Careful care was taken to correct any dings or dents. Aircraft was primed, sealed and coated in PPG base/clear in Ferrari Corsa red and Avus white. The paint is flawless. All inside compartments were all opened and cleaned before painting. Cockpit is 100 percent complete. Cockpit glass is clear and in great shape. The display stand is being repainted at the time of this listing in a gloss white finish. This is a one of a kind show piece, not another around like it.

The section is located in Calhoun, Georgia and is currently available for US $19,999, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modelcollect Hobby Announces New Tool B-52H Kit

Modelcollect Hobby has announced the upcoming release of a new tool B-52H model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (UA72200) is touted as offering two detailed engine parts, four detailed flaps, Detailed tail, 12 AGM-129 missiles and full interior details. As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced.

Click below to check out a series of development renderings.

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Full-Scale BAE Hawk Cockpit Reproduction Offered For Sale

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A full-scale, static reproduction of a BAE Hawk cockpit in in Red Arrows color scheme has hit the market.

The section is reportedly made from fiberglass and plywood and is believed to have been “a group apprentice test piece.” It contains “no serviceable aircraft parts” but is said to be “an excellent starting point for any future simulator or display project.”

The cockpit includes an ejector seat that is lying down inside the cockpit as well as a trailer. It is located in Leighton Buzzard, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix to Release 1/72 Handley Page Victor SR.2 / K.2

Airfix is preparing to release a new Handley Page Victor K.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new kit will be the second incarnation of their Victor tooling, the first being a B.2 bomber version (A12008) equipped with an under-fuselage mounted “Blue Steel” nuclear missile. The upcoming release (A12009) will offer new parts to represent the SR.2 reconnaissance Victor, or one of the final aircraft to see RAF service, the K.2 tanker. It will reportedly boast three marking options, including XL231 “Lusty Lindy” of No.55 Squadron, XH669 Black Buck Raids/No.57 Squadron and XL193 Operation Attune/543 Squadron.

The new Victor is currently slated for release in September. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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T-28 Trojan Parts/Display Aircraft Offered For Sale

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North American T-28 Trojan S/N 51-3693 has hit the market.

The machine (N14124) was reportedly used by the French Air Force until 1972 when it was brought back to the US. It later suffered damage after performing a forced landing in the New Mexico desert due to the engine seizing on departure. The wings and engine broke off and fuselage is mangled in several areas, however, there is said to be “ALOT of good parts.”

According to the description, the horizontals and elevators were not damaged and were unbolted. The landing gear was also in the UP position and “should be okay.” The windshield is intact, although the canopy is broken. The engine is seized and one cylinder was pulled for investigation. Logbooks and dataplates are reportedly “all there and included.”

The Trojan is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Tamiya Releases New 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya has released their new F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (61118) appears to be based off the company’s new tool F-14A kit (61114) which was released in 2016. It is said to be a faithful reproduction of the machine and reportedly includes movable wings and a number of weapon/reconnaissance options, including laser and GPS-guided bombs and late stage air-to-air missiles, as well as lantern, jamming and reconnaissance camera pods. Three marking options are also said to be included, representing machines from VF-213 “Black Lions,” VF-101 “Grim Reapers” and VF-2 “Bounty Hunters.”

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