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A machine touted as an “original 100% completely restored” Storch has hit the market. Details are scarce, but the machine was reportedly restored in Germany and only has 30 hrs.
The aircraft is reportedly located in France, although a price has not been included. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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Storch Fi 156 G-BPHZ, currently under restoration in the UK, has hit the market. The description states:
Under restoration at Retrotec with an original Argus engine. Post-war use with French (as F-BJOC) as an Argus engined MS 500 with all the evidence of German manufacturer’s specification, including side opening doors, and many other brackets and parts not always seen on MS 502 and 505. Later on BJOC was converted to MS 505, but the original MS 500 data plates is still affixed and is a war-time German design. Most minor components and assemblies (for example the undercarriage and control brackets) are German Fieseler 156 marked. Tail number 1827. Original rear gunner’s ring for MG 15.
The airframe can reportedly be rebuilt “as a Fi 156 C1 with a guaranteed genuine identity if preferred,” and will include “metal wings and empennage for practicality, but the fuel lines from the wing tanks will be routed as on the Fi 156 specification.” The description also states: Continue reading 1945 Storch Fi 156 G-BPHZ, Currently Under Restoration, Offered For Sale
