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For Sale: A Set Of Pistons + Conrods From A Russian Vedeneyev M14P Aircraft Radial Engine

Ben Branch July 8, 2020
Russian Vedeneyev M14P Aircraft Radial Engine
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This is a full set of pistons and conrods from a Russian Vedeneyev M14P aircraft radial engine, they’re fully assembled and the whole lot is…

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A B-17 Flying Fortress Radial Engine Glass Coffee Table

Ben Branch July 6, 2020
B-17 Flying Fortress Radial Engine Glass Coffee Table
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  This is a B-17 Flying Fortress glass coffee table, it’s made with an original engine from a B-17, the Wright R-1820-97 “Cyclone” turbosupercharged…

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There’s A Panavia Tornado Rolls Royce RB199 Jet Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch July 4, 2020
Panavia Tornado Rolls Royce RB199 Jet Engine
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  This is a complete Panavia Tornado Rolls-Royce (Turbo-Union) RB199 jet engine, it’s capable of up to 42.5 kN of thrust (dry) or up…

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1970s RAF Pilot Training Film: Learning To Fly The F-4 Phantom II Fighter Jet

Ben Branch June 28, 2020
British F-4K Phantom II
  • British
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  This is an 1970s-era film that covers the entire process of training a young cadet from total novice to certified McDonnell Douglas F-4…

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Restoration Project: A Korean War-Era Republic F-84G Thunderjet

Ben Branch June 9, 2020
Republic F-84G Thunderjet Project 3
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  This Republic F-84G Thunderjet is a restoration project that comes largely complete including a full F-84G airframe with an Allison J-35 jet engine,…

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Documentary: The Defender – The Story Of Canada’s Only Fighter Aircraft Builder, Bob Diemert

Ben Branch June 7, 2020
The Defender Bob Diemert Icon
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  It’s difficult to describe this film as it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but I will say if you only watch one…

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An R/C 1:4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub With A 7.5 Foot Wingspan

Ben Branch June 3, 2020
Remote Control 1-4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub
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  This R/C 1:4 scale Piper J-3 Cub has a huge 90.5 inch wingspan (that’s 7.5 feet) a realistic cockpit, instrument panel, pilot figure,…

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The Boeing 747 Window Fuselage Clock by Plane Industries

Ben Branch June 1, 2020
Boeing 747 Window Fuselage Clock by Plane Industries
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This is the Boeing 747 Window Fuselage Clock by Plane Industries, each one is made from a section of 747 fuselage that is cut…

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There’s An Original Concorde Jet Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch May 9, 2020
Concorde-Jet-Engine
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The Concorde still stands as one of the most impressive aircraft ever developed, it made supersonic travel a possibility for civilians for the first…

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Warbird For Sale: A US Navy Specification North American T-28 – $130,000 USD

Ben Branch May 6, 2020
North American Aviation T-28 Overhead
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The North American Aviation T-28 was originally developed as a trainer aircraft for the USAF and the US Navy however it saw significant use…

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For Sale: A Rolls-Royce Spey 511 Jet Engine – $7,500 USD

Ben Branch May 2, 2020
Rolls-Royce Spey 511 Jet Engine
  • British
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This is a Rolls-Royce Spey 511 jet engine, it’d currently listed for sale for $7,500 USD and when attached to the side of a…

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Documentary: Fearless Flying – The Ercoupe Story

Ben Branch April 26, 2020
Ercoupe
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The Ercoupe was a revolutionary aircraft that was first flown in 1937. It featured a pioneering design with tricycle landing gear, twin rudders positioned…

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