B-25 for sale in Argentina

[CATCH 22]

An interesting story about the restoration and history of this "Mitchell". Caught my eye because Argentina has never used B-25 for military purposes in a difference to some neighboring Latin American countries. 3 B-25 have been sold to private owners though.

B-25 ‘Huaira Bajo’ For Sale After Near-Full Restoration

An abandoned B-25 from a remote town in northern Argentina undergoing a remarkable restoration to flying condition is now for sale

vintageaviationnews.com

 

[Snautzer01]

Looking through adds " kindney for gold" ..

 

[T Bolt]

Don't think your kidneys are worth enough

 

[fubar57]

Let's do a forum whip around; I've got 0.84¢. Don and Jan could sell off their stashes to cover the rest

 

[Airframes]

Karl can make up any shortfall with some bacon ...............

 

[Gnomey]

Looks I'm good knick. Wonder what we'd be able to come up with…

 

[SaparotRob]

Don't think your kidneys are worth enough

 

[GreenKnight121]

I notice the nose art used Betty Boop.

 

[72modeler]

Not sure if this helps, but I found this on the internet regarding Argentina's use of B-25's in WW2, as well as two examples being restored. Perhaps Argentina had airmen who flew with the Allies, like Mexico and Brazil. I have the William Wolf book on the B-25, and I can look to see if there is any mention of Argentina flying Mitchells in WW2.
Mike

Argentina had North American B-25 Mitchell bombers during World War II. The B-25 was a twin-engine bomber that was used in every theater of war.

Argentina's B-25s during World War II

• Argentina had B-25 Mitchell bombers during World War II.
  
  
• One B-25, 44-31173, was being restored to flightworthiness by Gustavo M. Passano and his team.
  
  
• Another B-25, LV-GXH, was abandoned in a remote town in northern Argentina and was being restored to flying condition.
  

 

[SaparotRob]

Always good news when a warbird is restored.

 

[CATCH 22]

Not sure if this helps, but I found this on the internet regarding Argentina's use of B-25's in WW2, as well as two examples being restored. Perhaps Argentina had airmen who flew with the Allies, like Mexico and Brazil. I have the William Wolf book on the B-25, and I can look to see if there is any mention of Argentina flying Mitchells in WW2.
Mike

Argentina had North American B-25 Mitchell bombers during World War II. The B-25 was a twin-engine bomber that was used in every theater of war.

Argentina's B-25s during World War II

• Argentina had B-25 Mitchell bombers during World War II.
  
  
• One B-25, 44-31173, was being restored to flightworthiness by Gustavo M. Passano and his team.
  
  
• Another B-25, LV-GXH, was abandoned in a remote town in northern Argentina and was being restored to flying condition.

I don't know where is your information from but it's incorrect. Argentina (or Argentinians) used B-25 post WWII only. The 3 "Mitchells" sold to private hands are:
44-31173 LV-GXH - the a/c in question and for sale (also reported in some sources as 44-31172)
44-31318 LV-PWE
44-31498 LV-GJX
All 3 have been sold in the 60s to private owners, not to the state! They were from US surplus sales.

 

[GrauGeist]

This reminds me of the B-25 Charles was keeping an eye on back on the east coast several years back.

Wonder what ever happened to that ship.