Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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P-51 Reproduction For Sale: “Complete Flying Aircraft”

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An experimental P-51 reproduction that “helped inspire one of the very popular Mustang kits available today” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a complete flying aircraft that has the following: All Aluminum 4.0L V8 Engine… 4-Blade Ground Adjustable Prop driven by a 1.6 to 1 Prop Speed Reduction Unit, Dual control, fly from either front or rear seat or both, Long 27 foot wing (Many Mustang replicas have short/clipped wings. This aircraft has great appearance and a greater wing area. Light overall weight of 1135 lbs dry/unloaded. Max takeoff weight is 1800 lbs. No leaks, does not leak anything/anywhere.

The aircraft is located in Paragould, Arkansas and is currently available for US $35,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1944 Piper J3L Cub For Sale: “Museum Quality Restoration, Fresh Annual”

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A 1944 Piper J3L Cub which has ” undergone a museum quality restoration” is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

This aircraft has undergone a museum quality restoration by Bandon Aviation (Bandon, Oregon). It received new wing spars, new sealed lift struts, complete airframe rebuild, new wing and fuselage covering, new paint, new Bendix Magnetos, freshly overhauled propeller and carburetor… registered as NC-35226 with large numbers painted on top the right wing and under the left wing. Painted in the traditional yellow and black Piper Cub paint scheme. The paint and interior are in excellent condition. The 65 HP Continental runs great, has approximately 1100 hours SMOH and 15 hours STOH. This aircraft is restored to it’s original configuration with no electrics which therefore requires hand propping. Everything on the aircraft was meticulously finished… Updated with disc brakes Aircraft will be sold with a fresh annual inspection.

The aircraft is located in Astoria, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $55,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair For Sale: “Damaged, All Parts Are There”

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1945 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair B/N 92106 (C-GVWC) has been offered for sale.

The aircraft was built in 1945 by Goodyear and delivered to the US Navy, but did not see action in WWII. It was flown in the TV show “Black Sheep Squadron” from 1976-78 and later underwent a 13 year “concourse quality restoration” that earned the aircraft the Grand Champion Warbird – WWII trophy at EAA Airventure 2003. The machine is now offered in damaged condition. The listing states (in part):

Corsair 92106 flew regularly from 2003 until 2019 when it was heavily damaged in a landing accident in Canada. The aircraft was recovered and stored pending a decision on its fate. Recently the decision was made to offer the aircraft for sale “As Is, Where Is”.

Whilst the restoration of the Corsair will be a long and expensive proposition, all the parts are there. Many are in useable condition. An original FG-1D Corsair with continuing history is a sought after and highly desirable aircraft. Corsair 92106 presents a unique opportunity. This is the only complete and original FG-1D Corsair project which will be available for restoration in the foreseeable future.

The owner will reportedly consider offers on the project. Click here to check out the listing.

(Photo: Aldo Bidini via Wikimedia Commons)

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Military Aviation Museum Founder Details Search to Save Classic Warbirds in New Book

The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia is the largest private collection of vintage warplanes in the US. Now its founder, Jerry Yagen, is sharing details on his effort to save classic warbirds with his new book, Bravo Zulu.

Bravo Zulu is an account of this brainchild of celebrated collector Jerry Yagen and his wife Elaine. These pages recall some of the most exciting war stories ever told and some of the most famous airplanes of all time—from Replica Fokker Dr. I triplanes built to resemble those flown by the Red Baron to painstakingly restored original combat veteran aircraft like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire the collection includes many of the most iconic historic aircraft.

Bravo Zulu was created to bring the stories that surround this incredible collection to life, beautifully illustrated with images of the Museum aircraft in flight, this book is the perfect way to experience the collection if you cannot visit the museum. Bravo Zulu recalls the tales of the tireless searches for and restorations of each remarkable plane, which the Yagens dedicated themselves to collecting and sharing with the world.

The 200 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for this fall.

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WagAero J3 Fuselage For Sale: “Covered, Ready for Finish”

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A WagAero J3 fuselage has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

WagAero J3 fuselage. Nicely done powder coated WagAero cub fuselage, covered ready for finish. Only the fuselage no gear or control surfaces etc.

The fuselage is located in Bellevue, Ohio and is available for US $8,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Static Spitfire Project For Sale: “Needs Finishing, Most Parts Present”

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A static Spitfire project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Selling this unfinished glass fibre Spitfire replica which has most parts present. It needs finishing on the surfaces and structure it’s not perfect and will need work but it’s there. Includes original 4 spoke wheels, wings elevators, spinner and props.

The project is located in Westbury-on-Severn, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes additional photos.

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TF-51 “Tempus Fugit” Offered For Sale

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1944 TF-51 S/N 44-63865 (N151TF) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 1331.2 TTSN (341.1 Hrs. Since restoration and conversion to full dual control specifications by Square One Aviation, Chino, CA) while the Packard V-1650-9 Merlin engine has 341 SMOH by Vintage V-12s (231 STOH by Glenn Wegman/Roush Aviation). The propeller is a Hamilton Standard 24D50 w/ Paddle Blades (160 SMOH / A.D. complied with 6/2020 next due 6/2026).

All airframe components were completely remanufactured by Square One Aviation (SQ1). The engine mount, wings, tail cone, vertical fin, stabilizer and all control surfaces were completely opened or disassembled for inspection
All parts were inspected, overhauled or replaced, prepped, primed and finish painted before final assembly. The rear seat controls are complete, including primer, starter, mixture, prop, throttle, rudder, brakes, landing gear handle plus a full instrument panel including a Garmin GNC 250XL GPS-COM… Annual Completed 9/2021.

The machine includes an avionics package as well as a lengthy list of SQ1 work. It is located in South Carolina and is available for $4,200,000. Click here to check out the listing.

Photo: Bryce Edwards

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1946 Aeronca Chief For Sale: “Fresh Annual, Ready to Fly”

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A 1946 Aeronca 11AC (BC) Chief described as “ready to fly home” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Clean airplane which had the spar and covering done 2017 .All logs in a binder. I have original wheel pants, gear fairing and original spinner (off for paint) and many extras. Garmin GPS/Com GNC 300, Garmin Transponder GTX 327 with mode C. mode S and ADSB available on unit, Hard wired intercom and phone jacks with music input etc.. ELT. Original panel… no cut ins. Continental C-85 hand start (first flip), 80 octane minimum but I run on 100LL. 5gal/hour fuel burn. 15 gal front tank, 8 gal rear tank. Heel brakes, disk brakes. Burns no oil. Coming up on 500 hours SMOH. Compression high 70s. Airframe TT1900. McCauley cruise prop (started to polish). Good tires. Does 110 mph. 500 FPM 2 adults. Grandfathered in….. no ADSB required!! Daily flyer and conversation piece. I am third owner since new. Fresh annual. Battery and trickle charger installed and good for 7 hours. However, I have a wind generator just not installed yet. Many new parts I have that can be installed when needed. I buy them when available. Oil change every 20 hours. Quick drain.

The aircraft is located in Palm Springs, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1940 Waco VKS-7 For Sale: “Excellent Condition”

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A 1940 Waco VKS-7 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

N29372. Serial number 5230. Continental W670M engine, 240 HP. 55 hours on new engine. Dual controls, wide gear. 70 gal fuel capacity. ADS-B compliant. One radio, no nav equipment. Cleveland brakes.

The aircraft is located in Falmouth, Kentucky and is currently available for US $124,000. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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First Look: Test Frame For Airfix’s New 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc

Airfix has released new test frame images for their upcoming new tool Spitfire Mk.IXc in 1/24 scale.

The upcoming release (A17001) reportedly includes 433 parts with “lots of impressive detail” resulting in “a beautifully accurate large scale representation of this famous aeroplane.” Details are limited at the moment, but features include a detailed cockpit tub and three different wheel hub options and tip farings for the clipped wing variant of the Spitfire.

The kit is currently slated for release sometime this autumn. Click below to check out additional images.

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