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For Sale: A 1:1 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Flight Simulator

Ben Branch October 30, 2022
Supermarine Spitfire Flight Simulator
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Planes

Flying an original Supermarine Spitfire is a dream that’s out of reach for many of us, but perhaps a more realistic alternative would be…

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Warbird Project Plane For Sale: A WWII De Havilland Mosquito

Ben Branch October 24, 2022
de Havilland Mosquito
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most feared Allied aircraft of WWII and certainly one of the fastest – despite its incredible multirole capabilities…

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For Sale: A WWII-Era Douglas A-26 Invader

Ben Branch October 21, 2022
Douglas A-26 Invader 9
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a 1944 Douglas A-26 Invader, it saw action in World War II in Europe with the 9th Air Force during the Battle of the…

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Two Northrop Flying Wing Models: The YB-49 + B-2 Spirit

Ben Branch October 19, 2022
Northrop Flying Wing Models
  • Gear
  • Planes

These two 1/72nd scale models belonged to Haig Asdurian, the former head of engineering at Northrop Corporation. One of the models is a Northrop YB-49…

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A Rolls-Royce Griffon Piston & Connecting Rod – From A Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV

Ben Branch September 9, 2022
Rolls-Royce Griffon Piston
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a piston and connecting rod from a Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 aero engine, specifically an engine fitted to a 1944 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV…

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This Is The Mirocopter SCH-2A – The Cheapest Production Helicopter On Earth

Ben Branch August 23, 2022
Mirocopter SCH-2A Ultralight Helicopter 10
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Planes

The Mirocopter SCH-2A is almost impossibly small, weighing only 249 lbs. Each one costs $35,000 USD, which makes them (by far) the cheapest production helicopter…

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For Sale: A Martin JRM Mars WWII-Era Flying Boat

Ben Branch August 14, 2022
Martin JRM Mars – Hawaii Mars II
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

The Martin JRM Mars was designed and built for the US Navy during WWII as a long-range ocean patrol flying boat. It would be…

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Project Aircraft For Sale: A WWII-Era Vought Corsair Fighter Plane

Ben Branch July 28, 2022
Vought F4U Corsair Fighter Plane
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

The Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most capable, and most feared fighters of WWII. It scored a kill-ratio of over 11:1 against…

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For Sale: A Restored 1944 P-51D Mustang Fighter Plane

Ben Branch June 25, 2022
1944 P-51D Mustang Fighter Plane
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a P-51D Mustang from 1944, the second last year of WWII. It served with both the United States Air Force (USAF) and…

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A Douglas DC-3 Wingtip Desk

Ben Branch June 11, 2022
Dakota DC3 Wingtip Desk
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This is the wingtip of a (Douglas) Dakota DC3, it’s been flipped upside down to ensure the flatter surface is uppermost, and it’s been given…

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For Sale: A Rebuilt A 28 Liter Allison V12 Aircraft Engine – 1,150 BHP

Ben Branch June 9, 2022
Allison V12 V1710 Aircraft Engine 2
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is a rebuilt WWII-era Allison V-1710 V12 aircraft engine and it’s currently for sale on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $37,500 USD….

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For Sale: A Hawker Fury ISS Fighter Aircraft

Ben Branch April 13, 2022
Hawker Fury Aircraft
  • Military
  • Planes

The Hawker Fury has the unusual distinction of being one of the only propeller-powered aircraft to shoot down a jet fighter in the years…

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