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Cape Town Auction by GoIndustry DoveBid S.A (Pty) Ltd
SAIA member GoIndustry DoveBid S.A (Pty) Ltd Auction in Western Cape
Private Treaty Sale Thunder City - THIS AUCTION HAS NOW COMPLETED
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Lots Closing:
27 Apr 2012 12:00 CAT
Industry Type
Aviation and Marine
Type
Online
Description
A Private Treaty Sale of Historical Military Jet Aircraft in an Airworthy Condition, Included English Electric Lightnings, Hawker Hunters and BAE Buccaneers.
Address / Contact
Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fixed Date Private Treaty, Final Bids Due: 30 Apr 2012 12:00 AM ZA By Order of Thunder City Aircraft Company (PTY) Ltd Due to Cessation of Flight Operations Thunder City Aircraft Company owns the largest civilian-owned collection of former military jet aircraft in the world. These aircraft were used to perform in airshows and also be hired by the public for novelty flight including supersonic flights.
ASSETS ON OFFER
3x English Electric Lightning's "Mk F6a" (x2) and "Mk T5b" (x1)
These 3 Lightnings are the only flying airworthy examples in the world today. The English Electric Lightning is a supersonic jet fighter of the cold war era. Equipped with 2 Rolls Royce "Avon 30201C" afterburning turbojets. Capable of Mark 2 (at 15 000ft) and a ceiling of 60,000ft+ and still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records!
3x BAE Buccaneer's "S Mk 2b"
These 3 Buccaneers are the only flying airworthy examples in the world today. The BAE Buccaneer was a British low-level strike aircraft. Equipped with 2 Rolls Royce "Spey Mk 101" Turbofans. Max Speed 667mph (at 200ft), range 2,300mi and a ceiling of 40,000ft.
4x Hawker Hunter's (Various Mk's)
The Hawker Hunter was a subsonic British jet aircraft and operated as fighter-bomber and reconnaissance roles. Equipped with a single Rolls Royce "Avon 12201" turbine engine. Max Speed 715mph (at sea level) and ceiling of 50,000ft
GoIndustry DoveBid S.A (Pty) Ltd
Suite 2, Amdec House, Steenberg Office Park Tokai Cape Town Western Cape 7945