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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:52 pm

WOW! 1941 DOUGLAS DC-3A
N25646: LH: Parachute Door, 435 Hrs SMOH/ RH: 336 Hrs SMOH. Formerly operated by Central Iowa Airlines. FAA approved Part 91 Inspection Completed December 2020. Some Spares and Support Equipment included. $239,000
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Post by Flightline Uk » Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:44 am

BAE Systems has donated the last aircraft from its unique heritage collection to the Shuttleworth Trust. The agreement means that the De Havilland DH60 Cirrus Moth, the Blackburn B2 and the Avro Anson C-19 will be preserved and exhibited together and return to the skies under the ownership of the Bedfordshire-based charity.

The announcement sees the transfer of the Company’s final three heritage aircraft dating date back to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s – with each aircraft type having served with the Royal Air Force. As part of the transfer, BAE Systems is making a significant donation towards the upkeep of the aircraft.

The global defence, aerospace and security company has a rich history – with predecessor companies having produced the Spitfire, Lightning and the Vulcan aircraft – as well as the first British submarine and aircraft carrier.

Last year, the Company invested more than £670,000 on heritage preservation and commemoration as part of its commitment to protecting this important part of the nation’s history, supported by dozens of volunteers at its archive in Farnborough in Hampshire and at heritage centres across the country.

Sir Andy Pulford, Senior Military Advisor at BAE Systems, said: “Preserving and protecting our heritage is an important element of BAE Systems’ contribution to the UK and society.

“Historic aircraft embody the spirit of innovation and engineering excellence and continue to inspire engineers and young people to develop cutting edge technology and help keep our country safe. The expertise at the Trust means the aircraft will be preserved in pristine condition and returned to flight for the enjoyment of the public this summer.”

Tim Routsis, Aviation Trustree at the Shuttleworth Trust, said: “We are delighted to have worked with BAE Systems on this transfer of ownership. Ensuring the aircraft remain at Shuttleworth for all to enjoy – not least with the DH60 Moth’s connection to Shuttleworth – was something at the forefront of our minds and we will welcome them back to the skies above Old Warden very soon.”

The Anson is the first aircraft expected to return to flight as part of Shuttleworth’s flying season in May 2022.

With one of the most prestigious aeronautical and automotive collections in the world, the Shuttleworth Trust is recognised for its expertise in preserving heritage aircraft and boasts a loyal supporter base, as well as passionate staff and volunteers.
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2022/03/ai ... rth-trust/
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:00 pm

Just Listed: 1947 Hawker ISS Fury FB.10. OO-ISS. Fully restored with just 22 hrs since restoration. Centuarus powered. Here's a unique opportunity to own a Fury / Sea Fury in its original configration. Single seat / Centaurus engine / 5 bladed propeller. This Fury is painted in its original Iraqi Air Force paint scheme circa 1947. For more information see:
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:26 pm

SLASHED PRICE! GRUMMAN AF-2S N9995Z S/N 126792
An extremely rare and interesting aircraft. The current owner has done a tremendous amount of work and the aircraft is close to flight. Certified in the Experimental-Exhibition category, the aircraft would be a unique attraction wherever it would go! PRICE REDUCED! $199,000
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:31 pm

As many of our readers will be well aware, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. The group has made magnificent progress, even during the pandemic, and we thought that our readers might like to see a recent (edited) report, reproduced here with permission.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:22 am

NICE! NORTH AMERICAN AT-6C
N2956: 120 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines, Chrome Cylinders, Chrome Dress-up Kit Installed. 20 Hours Since Prop Reseal, Auto Fuel STC. $149,000
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:54 pm

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The Dutch Hawker Hunter Foundation (DHHF) has announced that their single-seat Hawker Hunter ‘N-294’ (G-KAXF) has been sold to Lortie Aviation of Canada.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/d ... unter-sold
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:06 am

Under a moody sky on April 2nd, 2022, legendary early airplane specialist, Mikael Carlson, flew the American Heritage Museum’s Nieuport 28 C-1 biplane fighter on its first post-restoration flight, taking off from a grass strip near his workshop in Sebbarp, a small village in rural southern Sweden. The airframe, serial number 512, dates from 1918 and is one of just five complete examples known extant. It is also the oldest original airworthy combat aircraft to have served with America’s armed forces, albeit during the post-WWI period.

https://www.key.aero/article/how-americ ... kies-again
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:13 am

NICE! 2000 YAKOVLEV YAK-9U-M
N6388U: Fighter Performance on a Trainer Budget! New Production Aircraft with Dual Controls. 210 Hours TTSNEW, 37 Hours SMOH on Allison V-1710-115 Engine. $595,000
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