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Boeing Stearman A75 N1 N75160 (S/N 75-2224) has hit the market.
The listing states that the machine has a total time of 2862.0 with a “fresh annual inspection.” Engine time is listed as 762 and prop time as 71.
The machine is located in Uvalde, TX and is currently available for US $78,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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A Spitfire MK 26B has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
2008 Factory Built Spitfire MK 26B. Many mods done to this beautiful 90% Spitfire. LS2 Aluminum V8 with 400+ hp. Authentic spade grip with one button for the radios and second button for firing propane & O2 Hispano Cannons. Paint scheme is of Bobby Gibbs, squadron leader out of Darwin, Australia New radiators, 2 new Val 2000 radios, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder., EKP V Avmap GPS. Custom chute and Campbell Aero Helmet. Handles just like a Mk 9, I know, I have flown both. Fully Aerobatic.
The aircraft is located in Port Orange, FL and is currently available for $340,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.
(Photo: Valder137 via Wikimedia Commons)
The first post-restoration flight of Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation’s newly restored, Le Rhone-powered Thomas-Morse S-4B has been captured in a newly released video.
As previously reported, The Ithaca, NY-based organization was established in order to return an example of the WW1 advanced trainer to the city where it was originally manufactured as “a symbol of Ithaca’s aviation heritage.” Their machine was generously donated by Dr. William N. Thibault of San Diego, CA in 2010 and received a meticulous restoration prior to the September 29th flight.
Click below to check out the video.
Continue reading Thomas-Morse Scout’s First Post-Restoration Flight Captured in New Video
On October 19, The Historic Aircraft Collection’s newly restored de Havilland DH.9 E8894/G-CDLI performed its initial engine test at Duxford.
The aircraft is one of two DH.9s discovered in an elephant stable in India and restored by Guy Black’s Retrotec workshop in East Sussex, England. While the first example (D-5649) was rebuilt for static display at the Imperial War Museum, this second DH.9 was restored to airworthy status and is powered by the only airworthy Siddeley Puma engine in the world.
The machine is reportedly undergoing ground runs for CAA paperwork. At the moment, a time frame for flight testing has not yet been announced. Click below to check out a video of Friday’s test.
Continue reading Siddeley Puma-Powered DH.9 E8894 Performs Initial Engine Test [Video]
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A 1970 Hispano Saeta has hit the market.
The listing states that the machine is privately owned and “in perfect state of operation and in flight order” with “all the documentation in rule to fly.”
The Saeta was a two-seat advanced jet trainer designed by Willy Messerschmitt and constructed by Hispano Aviación. The type performed its maiden flight in 1955 and went on to serve with the air forces of Spain and Egypt. It was also developed into the HA-220 “Super Saeta” which was equipped with attack capabilities.
This particular aircraft is located in Valencia, Spain and is currently available for US $200,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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A mysterious passenger Douglas DC-3 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
Available to select customers, this is an outstanding DC-3 aircraft located in Europe. The aircraft has great times, excellent history, recent wing pull and is ready to go. Current owner available to fly the aircraft for the for Daks over Normandy.
The aircraft’s registration and serial have not been published, although it is said that its history includes military service. It is currently registered in Europe but “can easily be placed back on the US register.” Additional details are available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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HpH Models has announced their next new project: a Westland Wyvern in 1/32 scale.
The Wyvern employed a tractor configuration similar to that of the Bell P-39 Airacobra, with the engine located behind the pilot. It entered service with the British in 1953, acting as a carrier-based strike aircraft and seeing action in Operation Musketeer during the 1956 Suez Crisis. It was withdrawn from active duty in 1958.
At the moment little is known about the new kit, although several images have been released which can be seen below.
Continue reading HpH Models Announce Development of 1/32 Westland Wyvern Kit
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A static display reproduction of the HM.14 “Flying Flea” has hit the market. The listing states:
This NON-flyable replica airplane that has been used for display purposes only. There is no motor or prop included in this auction. This auction includes the Pouduciel Flying Flea (yellow) plane with the life size mannequin that is seated in the plane. Also included is the display stand (wooded) that the plane is presently sitting on with the documentation/books/brochures shown in the pictures. This item would be great for a collection, restaurant, museum or man cave. Please pick up only, we will help you load.
The reproduction is based in Mayville, New York and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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P-51D Mustang “The Shark” (S/N 44-73877 / G-SHWN) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
The Shark was built by North American Aviation in July 1945 and served with the USAAF at several training units before being transferred to the Canadian Airforce where it served from 1951 – 1959. It was bought by a civil owner in 1980 and restored as ‘Old Crow’
The machine currently wears the colors of 112 Squadron RAF. It is reportedly powered by a Packard Merlin V12 – V-1650-7 which has flown 105 hours since overhaul by Eye Tech Engineering Ltd. The airframe has reportedly flown a total of 1562 hours since overhaul in the US.
The Shark is currently being offered for $2,100,000 USD (plus TAX if applicable). Click here to check out the complete listing.
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Modelcollect has announced the development of a new tool A-12 Oxcart model kit.
Details are scarce at the moment, with only the above box art having been released. Reports have stated that the kit is being developed in 1/72 scale, although Modelcollect noted in a Facebook comment that the scale is actually 1/48.
The new A-12 is currently slated for release some time in 2019.
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