Posted on by

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.

Product Page

Please Note: This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1946 Aeronca Chief For Sale: “Daily Flyer, Fresh Annual, No Reserve”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1946 Fairchild F-24W46 For Sale: “Fresh Annual, Flies Great”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1931 Great Lakes 2T-1A For Sale: “Original, Meticulously Maintained, Fresh Annual”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

T-33 Shooting Star Fwd Fuselage For Sale: “With Ejection Seats, Fairly Complete”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1946 Luscombe 8e For Sale: “Fresh Annual June 2022”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 1946 Luscombe 8e has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Need to sell due to versatility and family constraints. CF 85-12 212 SMOH; 3495 TT; GTR 225 Radio/Intercom installed in 2019 ; 8a to 8e conversion completed with new airworthiness certificate and data plate; Fresh Annual Jun 2022 ; 25 gallons (2 wing takes 12.5 e)

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

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1938-39 Cessna Airmaster Airframe Projects For Sale: “All Major Items Exist for Both”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

Two Cessna Airmaster airframe projects have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Two Airmaster projects for sale as one package. Registered aircraft, have logs for both. If looking for a fast economical rare plane that draws crowds at shows this is it. N18796, TTSN: 4463, built 3-14-38. Fuselage frame was restored when I obtained the plane. Wing needs rebuilt. The wing is together but leading edge and trailing edge are coming apart. Spars exist and ribs and plywood need replaced. 165 Warner nose cowl and engine mount. N22PV (originally N20763), TTSN: 938, built 8-9-39. Wing is intact in one piece. Fuselage converted to spring gear in its earlier life. 145 nose cowl and engine mount. The plane left the factory as s C145 but can be converted to a C165.

These planes are offered as a package. Both are rebuildable or make one out of the two. Drawings, patterns, and technical information is available to assist with restoration. I have factory paperwork for both. No engines or props in this package. All major items exist for both planes: vertical fin, rudder, horz. stabilizer, elevators, turtle deck, flaps, gas tanks, oil tank, engine mounts, nose cowls, some instruments, inst. panels, etc.. Most smaller items are with projects also. (Pictures do not show all parts with projects.)

The projects are located in Alva, Oklahoma and are currently available for US $13,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

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

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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.

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

1946 Aeronca For Sale: “Recent Complete Restoration, Fresh Annual”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

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

Recent complete restoration with 520 hrs SMOH Continental A-65-8 Engine with overhauled carb, magnetos and new ignition harness and spark plugs. McCauley metal prop. No electric. Icom handheld radio with intercom and external antenna. Air-Tek two-tone paint. Fresh Annual.

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

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Posted on by

Corben Baby Ace For Sale: “111 Hours, Extremely Well Built”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A Corben Baby Ace has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Completed in 2007. First flown in 2011. Low time. Purchased by myself, an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic with my Inspection Authorization. Flown to TN from MI July 2021. Performed a top overhaul December 2021 and got the engine up to snuff to play with. Installed slick magnetos, shielded harnesses and new resistor spark plugs. Hand prop only, no electric system. Fires right up for your true flying, low and slow, stick and rudder, open air fun. It has 111 hours airframe and engine now. Yes, thats correct…… 111 hours! It is a fun little bird. Continental A65 engine with nice 72/42 prop. Run auto fuel if you like. Burns right at 5 gallons an hour in cruise. Cruise with this prop is roughly 80 mph at 2150 rpms. One of the most docile taildraggers I have ever flown. No surprises. Extremely well built. Great forward visibilty over the cowl on the ground.

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

Please Note: This post contains an eBay affiliate link. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.