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Stinson L-1 Takes Center Stage in Latest Kermie Cam Video

The latest installment of Kermit Weeks’ “Kermie Cam” series focuses on Fantasy of Flight’s 1941 Stinson L-1.

This particular example was delivered to the Army Air Corps in December 1941 and initially served with 112th Observation Squadron at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina before moving on to different locations on the East Coast. It was later used for rescue with the 11th Air Force in Alaska. Following its military service the aircraft was acquired by Paul Mantz and used as a camera platform in a number of movie productions including The Great Waldo Pepper. Weeks acquired the machine from the Movieland Air Collection in 1981 and used it to tow banners. It was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and has since been completely restored.

The video will be released in two parts. This newly released first part includes an overview of a problem sorted out with the engine, a walk around, a tour of the cockpit and start up. Click below to check it out, along with a bonus video of its first post-restoration flight in 2013.

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North American F-86F Project Offered For Sale

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An F-86F Project (S/N 52-4689 / N8630) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

F-86F-30-NA S/N 52-4689 N8630 and nearly 1600 line items of equaling about 9000 items. The spares include 3 GE J-47 engine cores in cans, combustion burner cans, brakes, flight controls, drop tanks/pylons, a set of wings, actuators, valves, and much more. This F-86F has the desirable and larger “6-3” wing. It last served in the Bolivian Air Force. The aircraft has been stored in the museum’s hangars since it arrived in 1994. It is a VERY stock aircraft. There are no logbooks for the aircraft or engines and the aircraft does not have an airworthiness certificate.

The machine is located in Ft. Worth, Texas and is currently being offered for $140,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Lockheed T-33 Project Offered For Sale

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A 1954 Lockheed T-33 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Lockheed T-33 Project complete with engine in can and fresh tail pipe. A great static display for your museum or a good candidate for restoration to flight status. Will trade for a complete run out static display UH-1 B / H model Huey.

The aircraft is located in Lancaster, CA with offers being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Flickr)

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Hawker Sea Fury FB.MK II F-AZXL Offered For Sale

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1949 Hawker Sea Fury FB.MK II F-AZXL (S/N 37514) has hit the market.

The machine, which is described as a “great opportunity,” wears the colors of a Sea Fury FB10 of the Royal Australian Navy and is located in France. Pricing is available upon request.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons)

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Hawker Hurricane F-AZXR Offered For Sale

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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIa F-AZXR (S/N P3351) has hit the market.

The machine was reportedly built at the Hawker factory at Brooklands in early 1940 and assigned to No 73 Squadron. It was later modified to a Mk II configuration and transferred to OTU 55 before moving on to Russia under Lend-Lease.

The listing contains scant details, noting that the machine is new to market and located in France. Pricing is available upon request.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons Additional Information via Flying Legends)

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“Superb” Airworthy Me 109 Fuselage Assembly Jig Offered For Sale

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A “superb” example of a Me 109 fuselage assembly jig, which was reportedly used to construct three airworthy examples of the type, has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Made of steel, aluminum, and wood, this is an AMAZING example! Built in 2017, it was made to EXACT factory specs, and can be used to assemble/build an Me109 Fighter Aircraft Fuselage, from firewall to tail! To-date, this jig has been used to complete a total of THREE airworthy fuselages, for both private and museum projects throughout the world. It was also constructed to be easily disassembled and transported. One of the airworthy fuselages built using this jig is shown in the photos. Please note that the fuselage shown in the auction photos are NOT part of the auction! You are bidding on the assembly jig only… HIGHLY difficult to construct, this jig would be a PERFECT addition to any project needing to assemble their Me109!

The listing also notes that “one complete and airworthy fuselage” built in the jig is also available. The jig is located in Canada and is currently being offered for US $18,999.99, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Flyzone Releases Fokker D.VII Micro RTF Model

This summer, Flyzone released a new Fokker D.VII ultra-micro RTF RC model.

The model is described as “fully factory-assembled with everything you need to fly right in the box,” while offering “flight performance that’s ideal for indoor areas like a gymnasium.”

The offering reportedly boasts lightweight construction; an optimized design with outstanding control using three channels and an installed ultra-micro power system which delivers “a wide speed range and impressive flight times.” It also includes a compact transmitter with glitch-free 2.4GHz technology and a convenient, built-in 1S LiPo flight battery charger.

The Flyzone D.VII wears the livery of Ernst Udet’s famous “Du doch nicht!!” machine and includes transmitter, 1S LiPo battery and (4) AA transmitter batteries.

Product Page ($79.99)

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Full-Scale Spitfire Fuselage Reproduction Project Offered For Sale

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A hand-constructed, full-scale Spitfire fuselage reproduction “from engine bay back” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Serious boys toy project. Full sized spitfire fuselage; hand made & metal not fibre glass. Top quality.. But took over the makers life so offered as an ongoing project. Got lots of notes & spitfire books on the project to help next person along. Not built to fly. Would make excellent belly land display project & durable outdoors as metal & internal wooden framework.

The project is located in Suffolk, UK and is currently available for £4,999, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Original Hawker Hurricane Fabric Section With Provenance” For Sale

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A 77 x 40″ fabric section touted as original Hawker Hurricane covering material has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

RAF museum and veteran documents. 77” x 40” starboard section. If you collect you know large sections of fabric extremely rare. Very fragile with paint loss. Front lightly treated to prevent additional paint loss. Should be shipped flat. Clear fabric reinforcement tape applied on weak seams on rear. Can be removed if necessary. Copies of all documentation pictured and more will be provided.

The section is located in San Clemente, California and is currently being offered for $7,495, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hunting Jet Provost T3A Project With Engine, Ejection Seats Offered For Sale

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A Hunting Jet Provost T3A is available for sale. The listing states:

Ex. RAF Basic Jet Trainer. No longer airworthy but ideal for museum restoration project, gate guardian etc. Includes the Rolls Royce Viper 102 Turbojet engine & both Martin Baker Mk.4 ejection seats. Currently dismantled for road transport. This item is for UK sale only, delivery can be arranged at buyers expense.

The aircraft is located in Ipswich, UK and is currently being offered for £8,995. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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