Hispano Aviacion Ha.1112 Buchon – World Warbird News

World’s last surviving twin-seat Buchón flies again

World Warbird News — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 15:23:31 +0000

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The last surviving HA-1112-M4L Buchón (G-AWHC), a twin-seater variant of the Buchón, flew again yesterday at Sywell Aerodrome in the UK. Richard Grace was at the controls and made two flights.The aircraft was part of Connie Edwards’ collection, which was sold in 2014.

More information and videos on the Sywell Aerodrome Facebook page.

Allison-engined Bf 109 of the Erickson Aircraft Collection flies

World Warbird News — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:39:56 +0000

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On April 22, John Romain made the first flight of Bf 109G-10 registered N90602 in Madras, Oregon. It is a Hispano Buchón, re-engined with an Allison engine.

The engine cowlings are identical to those of wartime Bf 109G, giving the aircraft an identical appearance. The only visible difference is that the propeller is a shortened DC-3 propeller. This choice of engine offers several advantages. The Allison engine is far more available and cheap than the original DB 605 engine, with more readily available spare parts as well as cheaper operating costs and easier maintenance.

More information can be found on the Erickson Aircraft Collection Facebook page.

Connie Edward’s Buchóns to be restored in Switzerland

World Warbird News — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:02:50 +0000

A few months ago, Connie Edwards’ fantastic collection of warbirds was put up for sale on Platinum Fighters. The collection included six Hispano Buchóns (license-built Spanish Me 109G powered by Merlin engines), two Mustangs and a Spitfire Mk XVI.

The Swiss company Boschung Global Ltd will be restoring the Messerchmitts, in collaboration with B63 Switzerland, and will put them up for sale once they are completed.

The aircraft were painted in German Luftwaffe colours for the filming of the blockbuster The Battle of Britain, and have been untouched since. The aircraft were stored in a hangar, and after a quick check and oil change, “White 5” was started easily!

The rare twin-seater version will be operated by the Swiss company 46 Aviation SA.

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Buchon flies again in Duxford

World Warbird News — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:35:39 +0000

On May 6, 2011, the Hispano Aviación HA-1112 “Buchon” registered as G-AWHE made its first flight in the hands of John Romain. The aircraft was one of those used during the filming of the classic movie The Battle of Britain, and had not flown since. The first flight was succesful and flight testing will continue. It is expected that the Buchon will be present for the Flying Legends airshow at Duxford.

Click here for photos of G-AWHE.