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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:40 pm

Since our previous update last fall, the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group has continued their hard work in both raising funds and coordinating the progress on the restoration of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396. Here is the latest update.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:54 pm

New RAAF Heritage Squadron

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the aerial warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was formed in March 1921.

In preparation of the coming centenary commemorations of the RAAF, its No. 100 Squadron will be re-formed as the Air Force Heritage Squadron, operating from two locations – RAAF Base Point Cook and Temora.

The original No. 100 Squadron was established during the Second World War in February 1942 at RAAF Base Richmond. The squadron used its, Australian-built Bristol Beauforts on bomber and maritime patrol missions. It conducted several successful operations throughout the war, taking part in the famous Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March 1943 and eventually disbanding in New Guinea on 19 August 1946, almost 75 years ago.

Given its proud history, it was considered fitting to reactive No. 100 Squadron in the same year as the RAAF commemorates its first 100 years.

No. 100 Squadron will fly a large number of aircraft from the current heritage fleet from Point Cook, Victoria and Temora, New South Wales.
https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/n ... e-squadron
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:00 pm

PRICE SLASHED! NORTH AMERICAN B-25J N5672V: “BETTY’S DREAM” Oshkosh Golden Wrench Award Winner, Ground-up Restoration by Aero Trader. PRICE REDUCED! $2,695,000
Click Below to View N5672V Complete Specs/Photos:
http://courtesyaircraft.com/aircraft/n5 ... can-b-25j/
REDUCED! NORTH AMERICAN AT-6G: N4269E: 490 Hours Since Ground-up Restoration, Only 112 Hours Since Engine IRAN with Overhauled Cylinders. 110 Gal. Fuel. Nice! Price Slashed to $219,000!
Click Below to View N4269E Complete Specs and Photos:
http://courtesyaircraft.com/aircraft/n4 ... can-at-6g/
Price Reduced - Two Grumman Panther Projects:
1x Grumman F9F-4 Panther sitting on landing gear - no known corrosion. Suitable for restoration to fly.
1x Grumman F9F-5 Panther suitable for restoration to fly.
2x Engines: Allison J-33A Turbojet; - stored in cans with test cell logbooks.
The current owner has acquired many spare and NOS Grumman Panther parts for use in the restoration of these two aircraft.
​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. Price reduced to $135,000.
For more information see: https://www.platinumfighters.com/f9f

#Panther #Grumman #Grummanforsale #warbirdsforsale #platinumfightersales
Price Reduced: 1945 North American P-51D Mustang "Little Rebel". 88 hrs since award winning restoration. Now $2,250,000. For more information see: https://www.platinumfighters.com/invent ... e-rebel%22
Sold: This Australian based N.A.A. AT-6D has been sold and delivered to its new owner. We already have quite a few more sales lined up for the next few months. We're busy.

#sold #t6texan #warbirdsforsale #platinumfightersales
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Few modern military aircraft have held the public’s attention like the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, so while this news is a little old, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing details about the unveiling late last year of a new monument celebrating the Tomcat’s heritage at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:57 pm

Just Listed: 1950 North American AT-6G. 6040 TTSN. 156 hrs SMOH by Aero Engines. Garmin Avionics, Redline Brakes. Annual completed Feb. 2021. Priced at $240,000. For more information see:

https://www.platinumfighters.com/invent ... ican-at-6g

#t6 #t6g #NorthAmerican #NorthAmericanAviation #N3518G #warbirdsforsale #platinumfightersales
For Sale: The Milford (Temco) TE1-1A "Buckaroo". This aircraft was built in 1970 by Dale Milford Enterprises utilizing a Temco T-35 fuselage and Globe Swift GC-1 Wings. The plane is registered in the Experimental Exhibition Category with the FAA. Beautifully restored with just 101 hrs. since restoration. Listed at $99,900. For more information see:
https://www.platinumfighters.com/invent ... -buckaroo-

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:30 pm

Following the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, the Palm Springs Air Museum and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, each receiving retired F-117 Nighthawks in recent months, the Castle Air Museum has had the good fortune to assigned their own example.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:00 pm

Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Announced Latest Spitfire Under Restoration
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:42 pm

We have just received the January, 2021 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration of the Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt 42-27609 at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:43 pm

2 CURTISS P-40N PROJECTS COMPLETE PACKAGE
One of the largest collections of P-40 projects ever offered for sale!
$895,000

A great opportunity to complete a P-40. Much major structural work has been completed for project #1. Project #2 includes many NOS parts as well as parts recovered to be used as patterns.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:13 pm

French Skyraider becomes a real “Sandy”

Douglas AD-4N Skyraider F-AZFN ( construction number 7609) has recently been painted in a Vietnam era colourscheme. In the past weeks the Avignon based warbird lost its Armée de l’Air (AdlA, French Air Force) livery with serial 125716 and code 22-DG.

Owner Christophe Brunelière chose to give his bird the colours of “37002” with tailcode “TC”. This tailcode was carried by Skyraiders flown by the 1st ACS/SOS USAF that operated from Bien Hoa, later Pleiku in Vietnam (1963 to 1967) and from Nakhon Phanom RTAFB form 1967 to 1972.

The Skyraider was a very popular plane amongst its pilots and the type therefore received many nicknames: Able Dog, Sandy, Spad, Hobo, Firefly, Zorro, Big Gun, Old Faithful, Old Miscellaneous.

Out of these, Christophe Brunelière chose the name “Sandy” for his F-AZFN!
https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/f ... real-sandy
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