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A Jodel D117 G project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Owned by the Whitham family for decades and not flown since 1977; a substantial amount of restoration work has been completed. Log book present. Paperwork for work completed present. Fuselage has been professionally recovered and painted. New firewall fitted. New perspex fitted. Tailplane and wing recovered requiring final paint. No engine available. Engine mounting frame included. Propeller included but requires repair. Loads of new parts included that are now very expensive to buy… Boxes of parts. All petrol tanks, pipes, gascolator, engine frame, control stick, cables etc included.

The project is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £10,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 24th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

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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.

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A Fokker Dr.1 reproduction described as “fully functional, full-size” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

I started to build this aircraft around 10 years ago, Permit to Fly: October 2022. This aircraft I built according to Ron Sands drawings. Valid Permission to Fly issued by LAA valid to October 2022. In total around 30 hours flight time. This aircraft is a pleasure to fly. It responds amazingly quick to aerobatic maneuvers. Red coloured Oratex cover (accepted by the LAA). MOTW: 685 kg. Tail skid. Equipped with: Altimeter, RPM, CHT, oil pressure, engine oil temperature, ASI, electric fuel level gauge. TRIG radio, TRIG mode S transponder, additional electric fuel pump

The aircraft is located in Melton Constable, United Kingdom and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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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A 1946 Aeronca 11AC (11BC) Chief has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Clean airplane which had the spar and covering done 2017 (Stits poly fiber). All logs in a binder. I have original wheel pants, gear fairing, spinner (off for paint) and many extras. Garmin GPS/Com GNC250, Garmin Transponder GTX 327, Hard wired intercom and phone jacks… Heel brakes. Burns no oil. Coming up on 500 hours SMOH. McCauley cruise prop. Does 110 mph. Grandfathered in….. no ADSB required!! Daily flyer and conversation piece… 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 with no reserve. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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A 1946 Fairchild F-24 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Fresh Annual. Currently being flown by owner. Fairchild F-24W46, Warner 165 radial engine with alternator and oil filter conversion and auto fuel STC. TT 1460, SMOH 250, The overhaul was performed to factory zero time specifications with chromed std. bore cylinders and included all new pistons, valves, springs, bearings, bushings and much more. Prop TT 250, alternator TT 250, R&L Magneto overhaul 250, Restoration completed in 2016 including: Fabric recovered, Leather upholstery, Wool headliner, carpet etc. Avionics and gauges: PS Engineering Audio Panel, Garmin Transponder, Garmin 430 w/terrain, Garmin G5, Becker 6201com, RC Allen Horizon, electric turn and bank, Altimeter, VS indicator, AS, Cylinder head temp, Exhaust temp, oil—level, pressure, temp, MP. Nice Bird, flies great! As comfortable as sitting in your living room chair. roll down windows.

The aircraft is located in Newberry, Florida and is currently available for US $87,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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A 1931 Great Lakes 2T-1A has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Original Factory Great Lakes 2T-1A 1931.Serial No. 250, Standard Type Certificate, 2929 hrs. Total, Continental 0-300B engine,10 hrs. SMOH, Millennium cylinders.4 aileron conversion, Poly Fiber covering, Cleveland wheels and toe brakes. King KY-97A comm. King KT-76A Transponder, intercom. Paint scheme copies original design. Fresh annual with sale. Stored in heated shop. Meticulously maintained. A great flying and fun airplane. One of very few flying factory originals.

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

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T-33 Shooting Star cockpit section has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

T-33 shooting star aircraft cockpit fuselage with ejection seats. Forward fuselage section of a T-33. Fairly complete and simple restoration project. This is a great example of the first American jet aircraft design. Local pickup or I can help with logistics.

The section is located in Calhoun, Georgia and is currently available for US $6,850. Click here to check out the listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.