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Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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1933 WACO UIC S/N 3767 (N13408) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 1425 TTSN (140 hrs since restoration) while the Continental W-670-6A engine has 375 TT (185 hrs SMOH by Aero Engines). Additional features include disk brake conversion, Jasco alternator, Eclipse direct drive starter, wheel pants (not presently installed), locking tailwheel, 75 gallon fuel, navigation lights and beacon. Avionics include a Garmin 250XL map / com, King KT76A transponder / encoder and PS Engineering PS-1000 4 place intercom. A fresh annual is reportedly included with sale. Continue reading Pearl Harbor Survivor: Restored 1933 WACO UIC Offered For Sale

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TBM-3 Avenger “Charlie’s Heavy” Offered For Sale

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Grumman TBM-3 Avenger “Charlie’s Heavy” has been spotted for sale.

Details in the listing are extremely limited at the moment, but according to the Flying Legends website, the machine (HB-RDG) was manufactured in 1945 and is powered by the original 1925 hp Wright Double Cyclone R-2600-20 engine. It wears the colors of Marine Torpedo Squadron 132 based on USS Cape Gloucester during 1945.

Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Charlie Jackson / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons Additional Information via Flying Legends)

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 16th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #16 Contents:

36 Pages – New Zealand Warbirds Association’s New Bristol Fighter; Craftlab Updates; Avro Student Pilot and Draughtsman: S.V. Setty; Pfalz D.VIII Takes Flight; Spotlight: Air Zoo Sopwith Camel; News Briefs: Fokker D.VII Reproduction Performs Maiden Flight, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Begins Restoration of Thomas-Morse Scout; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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Design Update: Wingsy Kits’ Upcoming Bf 109E Model

Wingsy Kits has been in the process of designing a new Bf 109E model kit in 1/48 scale.

In their latest update, the company has announced the completion of work on the “exterior and hull parts.” The cockpit details are apparently next in line before molds are produced.

At the moment, additional details such as kit contents, liveries, pricing and an expected release date have not been announced, although a number of new renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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“One of a Kind Conversion, Reno Racer” BAC Mk.3 Jet Provost Offered For Sale

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A BAC MK3 modified Jet Provost has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

XN553 Forsale MK3 converted to a 4, One of kind conversion Jet Provost, Cleveland Brakes, pre-oil sysytem, 2750 lbs thrust, empty weight 4100 lbs, King Air seats, G5s, alot extras to much to list. Reno Racer very fast modified

The machine is located in Forked River, New Jersey and is available for $85,000 B/O, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1943 UC78 “Bamboo Bomber” Project Offered For Sale

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A 1943 Cessna UC78 “Bamboo Bomber” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Pros: Fully restored in the mid 1990s. Suffered water damage in Galveston flood 2008. Water damage repaired. All wiring, cables installed. Airframe, wing wood, empennage, upholstery and head liner are in excellent condition. Attractive instrument panel. 30 gallon aux fuel. Current Registration/Airworthiness Certificate. Cons: Needs fabric covering and reassembly. No Lycoming R680-13 engines. No propellers. No radios.

The machine is currently being offered for $19,900.00 “with a contract to return to service by our shop Big Sky Stearman.” Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Flickr)

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P-51D “Rosalie” For Sale With Newly Reduced Price

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1944 North American P-51D “Rosalie” (s/n 44-75009 / N51TC) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 1903 TTSN while the Packard -1650-7 engine (w/ Rolls Royce 720 Heads & Banks) has 115 hrs SMOH (25 hrs since top overhaul by Roush Aviation). The machine is fitted with a Hamilton Standard 24D50 w/ Paddle Blades (35 hrs since overhaul / A.D. coupled with 12/17) and includes an avionics package, new oil and coolant lines (2018) and P-63 wheels and brakes.

The Mustang is now being offered for $1,895,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Revell to Release New Beaufighter Night Fighter Model Kit

In August, Revell is slated to release a new night fighter version of the Bristol Beaufighter in 1/48 scale.

The Beaufighter IF was one of the first aircraft to be equipped with radar for night hunting. Hidden in their own bomber stream, they waited for the rear-facing radar to come up attacking enemy night fighters, only to pounce on them.

The “Level 5” kit (03854) is reportedly a updated version of the new tool Beaufighter (03943) released in 2018 and will reportedly include new parts, a cockpit with consoles and instrument panel, separate rudder, V-tail with separate elevators, detailed Hercules engines and separate ailerons and flaps.

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“Beautifully Restored” 1952 Beechcraft Expeditor 3MN Offered For Sale

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A “beautifully restored” 1952 Beechcraft Expeditor 3MN (S/N CA-104 / N7185) has hit the market.

Originally built as a 3NM Navigation Trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, this beautiful Beech-18 was returned to SNB-5 configuration during a 2000-01 restoration. Sold by the RCAF in the late 70’s, it subsequently went through a number of owners but has never been a freighter.

The airframe reportedly has 6970 hrs TTSN (628.9 Hrs since restoration by General Aviation Services), while the two Pratt & Whitney R985 AN-1 engines have 628.9 hrs SMOH by Covington (11/04/98). The aircraft reportedly includes an avionics package, Shadin Digiflo-L fuel flow, co-pilot instruments, 286 gallons of fuel (giving an approximate seven hours endurance with a maximum take-off weight of 9300 lbs), authentic 1950’s USMC paint scheme and a comfortable six-place leather executive interior featuring a couch, writing table, headphone jacks and power outlets.

The machine was featured in the May/June 2016 issue of Warbirds Digest as well as the 2011 Ghosts calendar (Nov.) and was even the subject of a die-cast model. It is located in Texas and is currently being offered for US$199,500. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Platinum Fighter Sales)

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1946 Piper J-3 Cub With “New Fuel System, Tires, Bungees” Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Piper J-3 Cub is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

N2511Z SN16124 TTAF4800, C85-8 SMOH 80, prop 80 SOH, metal spars, new fuel system, sealed struts, new tires, new gear bungees, 12 gal aux tank, auto fuel STC, grove brakes, annual July 2020.

The aircraft is located in Easley, South Carolina and is currently being offered for US $31,500. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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