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A “barn find” 1939 Aeronca 65C Super Chief project has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Barn find. Looks complete but needs work. Aircraft will have FAA bill of sale, and has current registration. Serial number is 4939. I am told the Super Chief has a larger A65 engine and might be a little more rare. At least some of the wood spars have rot, but I am told new spars are available at Aircraft Spruce. At least two wing ribs have rodent damage. Fabric was cotton and not good. Fuselage wood stringers are bowed from dope shrinkage, but wood bulkheads look good (see pic). Cowl and nose bowl are there (nose bowl is on top of one wing, see pic). Wood prop and prop retainer goes with it, but don’t know prop condition. Currently, brake lining is stuck onto brake drums. [continue reading…]

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A MiG-21UM has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

For sale MIG-21UM, year of manufacture 1986. Overhaul in 2021. Operating time since the beginning of operation 980 hours, operating time after overhaul 13 hours, remaining service life 2620 hours. Engine overhaul in 2021, operating time since the beginning of operation 85 hours, operating time after overhaul 13 hours, remaining life 765 hours. Coloring at the request of the customer. Equipment installed: Cospas-Sarsat, VOR, DME, ILS, EGPWS, TCAS, GPS, ICAO aircraft transponder. Demilitarized. Registration in Russia, training in piloting, maintenance, support with documentation in English, technical support in the future is possible. Sending of spare parts is possible.

The machine is located in Воронеж, Russia and is currently being offered for US $3,400,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Kermit Weeks has released the first video in a two part series documenting his trip to check out the progress on his Lockheed Vega project.

This particular aircraft was purchased from Dave Jameson after Hurricane Andrew devastated Weeks’ Polk City, Florida collection in 1992. In arrived at Fantasy of Flight in 1995 and, having not flown in over a decade, was placed on static display. In 2012, restoration was begun by Kevin Kimball, but Weeks eventually had to postpone the project “due to various distractions.” The project commenced once again in September 2019.

Part 1 of the series will deal with the fuselage frame work and can be seen below. The upcoming second part will cover the making of the fuselage skin.

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A 1950 North American AT-6G (S/N 50-1291 / N3518G) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 6040 Hrs TTSN while the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine has 156 hrs SMOH by Aero Engines. The propeller is a Hamilton Standard 12D40 with 320 Hrs SPOH.

The aircraft includes new Garmin avionics (March 2019) as well as Red Line brakes, new tires / brakes / battery (Feb 2021) and an annual completed in Feb 2021.

The machine is located in California and is currently being offered for $240,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

HK Models has announced the upcoming release of a new B-25H Mitchell model kit in 1/32 scale.

The offering (01E037), dubbed “Gunships over CBI” includes Cartograf decals with two marking options representing S/N 43-4975 “Kid Sister” and 43-4244 “Peggy,” both of 81st BS/12th BG. A number of additional images have also been released which can be seen below.

The kit is currently slated for release some time in March.

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A 1957 Antonov AN-2 has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

This Airplane Runs has all log books, has US Registration, has air worthy Certificate, needs final Inspection. Antonov 1957 built in Russia. Engine 1000 HP copy of Wright 1820 with about 430 HR. Aircraft is covered in Poly Fiber, the Engine was ran about 3 weeks ago. This Antonov comes with lots of parts. – Spare Engine has 350 HR – Spare Fuselage – Spare Wings uncovered – Spare Control Surfaces – Spare Instruments – Spare Flying Wires – Spare Wheels – Spare Breaks – Spare New Tires for Main – Spare New Spark Plugs – Spare Wings for Parts – Miscellaneous Engine Assessor – All Maintenance and Repair Manuals – Seating for 12 + 2 Pilots – N56GC

The aircraft is located in Auburn, California and is currently being offered for US $40,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

MENG has announced the upcoming release of a new Fokker Dr.1 kit in 1/24 scale.

The kit (QS-003), which follows the 1/32 example released in September, will span 299.99mm and measure 243.2mm in length, an impressive size that “can better show the features of this legendary triplane.”

Features reportedly include precision PE parts and clear parts, as well as a bevy of details:

he airborne machine guns have one-piece metal cooling jackets and PE gun sights. The air-cooled rotary engine is a typical product of its times. The 1/24 scale engine features more realistic and detailed construction. This model features accurate wing structure and realistic fabric covering. The wheels are highly detailed. The text and canvas texture are replicated.

As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images.

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

Bought with intentions of restoring to a static display however unfortunately other things take priority. The photos are exactly as the plane stands so please study them very carefully to see what’s included. Since owning this I’ve seen quite a few of the parts required to finish this (looks wise) available for sale either new old stock or just second hand so without too much effort you could find the bits required to make it look complete.

The aircraft is located in East Barkwith, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £2,200. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Two Grumman F9F Panther projects described as “suitable for restoration to fly” are available for sale with a newly reduced price.

A rare opportunity to obtain rare historical and classic jets for a fraction of their restored value. Simple cable controlled and with basic systems, these aircraft will be basic restoration projects without the need for any costly rebuilding. Just rebuild systems and reassemble. Currently no Panthers are flying or under restoration to fly. Exclusive opportunities and airshows certainly await.

The projects consist of an F9F-4 (sitting on landing gear – no known corrosion), and an F9F-5. Two Allison J-33A Turbojet engines are also stored in cans with test cell logbooks. The current owner has reportedly acquired many spare and NOS Grumman Panther parts for use in the restoration of these two aircraft.

The machines are currently being offered for $135,000 or will package with an F-84G Thunderjet project for $229,000. Trades will reportedly be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.