Auctions – World Warbird News https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com The latest in warbirds and historical aviation Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:32:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WWN-icon-256-150x150.png Auctions – World Warbird News https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com 32 32 “Out of Africa” Gipsy Moth to be sold by Bonhams in Paris https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2013/01/10/out-of-africa-gipsy-moth-to-be-sold-by-bonhams-in-paris/ https://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2013/01/10/out-of-africa-gipsy-moth-to-be-sold-by-bonhams-in-paris/#respond Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:32:20 +0000 http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/?p=1776

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On the 6th and 7th of February, an auction sale organized by Bonhams in Paris will feature the DH.60 Gipsy Moth G-AAMY, which was used during the shooting of the Oscar-winning movie « Out of Africa », starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.

This aircraft, built in 1929, is still airworthy and is regularly seen on airshows, where its beautiful and classic lines and colours are appreciated by aviation lovers.

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A former Swiss AF de Havilland Vampire in flight. (Photo jmbaud74 (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0))

A former Swiss AF DH.100 Vampire and an Alouette III helicopter will be auctioned by Artcurial on February 17, 2013 in Paris. The Vampire is expected to be sold between 70,000 and 90,000€ and will include a spare Goblin 35B engine, ejector seats, anti-G suit and various spare parts.

The Alouette III is expected to be sold for 30,000 to 40,000€. Other aviation-related items will also be sold: Concorde and fighter parts, photographs, models, etc.

Source: Piloter Mag

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Hurricane Z5140 at Duxford in 2012. (Photo Feggy Art (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0))

The Historic Aircraft’s Collection’s Hawker Hurricane Mk XIIa Z5140 (G-HURI) will be auctioned at the Bonhams sale of Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia on December 3. It is expected that the aircraft will be sold for some 2.7 millions dollars.

The HAC also owns a Spitfire Mk Vb, a Nimrod II and a  Fury Mk I, as well as a Fieseler Storch that is currently grounded for maintenance.

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