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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:03 pm

The American Airpower Museum (AAM), Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will host a day of precision flying by vintage military aircraft on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 5, 2020.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:06 pm

New Zealand “barn find”

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (Omaka Air Field, New Zealand) have been granted the honour to preserve and display the aircraft that were part of the collection of John Smith, who died in August 2019. He started collecting aircraft in the 1950s when he witnessed the large scale scrapping of warbirds, even close to his home. He managed to save several key aircraft and stored them in a shed on his Mapua property (South Island of New Zealnd), where they remained as untouched – and for the most part, unseen – relics of New Zealand aviation history. Collectors travelled from across the planet trying to purchase his aeroplanes, but left empty-handed.

Now, after his death, the family, led by brother George and nephew Rob, has decided to open up the “treasure trove” so the public can enjoy John’s heritage. The Smith aircraft include a complete de Havilland Mosquito, John’s own original Tiger Moth, and two Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks, NZ3220 and NZ3043. The former is New Zealand’s most famous P-40 “Gloria Lyons” (43-22962). The Mosquito, an FB Mk.VI, was built for the RAF as TE910 and later exported to New Zealand and flown as NZ2336/YC-B. The Mossie, one of only thirty that have survived worldwide, is complete.

The Smith collection also houses a North American P-51 Mustang: built as USAAF 45-11513 (construction number 124-48266), it was sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and flown as NZ2423. The Mustang could be restored to flying status, but this will require a lot of money, as the fighter's wings were torched off before it was salvaged by Smith. Maybe not all the aircraft are destined for display at OAHC, but Kittyhawk NZ3220 surely is! It has already been transported to Omaka, soon to be followed by Mosquito NZ2336. In the past days both Merlins engines have been lifted out and mounted onto the clever back-to-back transport stand kindly loaned to the museum by Warren Denholm of AvSpecs.

In his lifetime, John Smith only once said goodbye to one of his beloved aircraft. He donated his Lockheed Hudson NZ2049 to the Omaka museum. This Lockheed A-29A-LO was built for the USAAC as 41-36976 (construction number 414-6465). It was meant to become RAF FH175 under lend-lease but went to New Zealand instead.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:53 pm

The live stream of the Official Ceremony of the 75th WWII Commemoration will be available to people around the globe beginning at 8:30am HST on September 2nd. Airing on the 75th WWII website, Facebook-live, on participating networks and at locations around the world, it will honor the veterans who served in WWII and all of those who supported their efforts.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:37 am

For Sale: An extremely low time 1981 Beech Baron 55 with only 1,154 hrs Total Time Since New. Original engines and Props. Runs Great. Fresh Annual. $84,900. For more information see: https://www.platinumfighters.com/baronb55
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:04 pm

Price Reduced: Possibly the most historic spyplane of World War II. Sydney Cotton's 1937 Lockheed 12A N12EJ (formerly G-AFTL).

The missions and outcome of Sydney Cotton's use of Lockheed G-AFTL (sponsored by MI6), is significant and tangible to the history of WWII and wartime innovation and contribution to the RAF and its allies and war effort.
A secret amalgamation involving MI6, spy-planes, espionage, technology, innovation, personal courage and risk, this aircraft and its owner, awakened an entirely new discipline. One in which mankind had no real expertise at the time. Photo-Reconnaissance.
This new discipline would spawn and mature under Cottons efforts. The RAF would go on to become the masters of this new important discipline: photo-reconnaissance and photo-intelligence in WWII.
The eventual and highly successful RAF photo recon PR Units of Spitfires, Mosquitos and others would grow from this seed of innovation and would fly on with extreme success.
The Sydney Cotton Lockheed 12A G-AFTL now nicknamed “Sydney” and Cotton himself, were both the origin and turning point of this new discipline. Their finest hour was in service during one of England’s most challenging periods.

This Lockheed 12A has just flown from Seattle to Southern California and available for inspection.
Price reduced to $459,000.

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:16 pm

The Whirlwind Fighter Project is working hard to build an accurate replica of this now-extinct aircraft type, and is well on the way to rebuilding the rear fuselage. They could use your help, read our article below to find out how!
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:59 pm

Barnfind Stearman: This 450 Stearman has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. 377 hrs on P&W R-985 and only 2 hrs since prop overhaul. Last flown in 2014. Engine run periodically. Needs paint and fabric. Asking $58,000. For more information see:
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:10 pm

The world famous Planes of Fame Air Museum based in Chino, California has recently received the donation of Gloster Meteor T.7 WA591, one of just a handful of the breed still in airworthy condition. Read the details in our article below.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:03 pm

Just listed. 1952 Beech C-45H N606PA. 8875 TTSN. 58 STOH / 75 SMOH. Prop A.D. c/w 4/20. This aircraft has just completed an extensive annual which included the following: Wings recently pulled and epoxy primed internally, new leading edges replaced (removed de-ice boots). All new oil / fuel lines / scat tubing etc NOS control surfaces with fresh covering. Landing gear & wheels painted, seals were replaced as well. All new tires & tubes. All new wheel bearings and races. Needs radios/avionics and interior. Never a freighter. Priced at $119,500. For more information see:

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:38 am

For Sale: One of the most remarkable warbirds flying today. The prototype North American XP-82 "Twin Mustang". The XP-82 is one of five surviving P-82 Twin Mustangs and is currently the only one flying and one of two in civilian ownership. The subject of a monumental restoration by famed restorer Tom Reilly, this aircraft has flown 25 hours since its restoration was completed. It was awarded 4 trophies at EAA Airventure 2019 including Grand Champion Warbird - Post WWII, Phoenix Award, and two Golden Wrenches. Offered at $12,000,0000.

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