Beautiful SE5a Replica WW1 Fighter based on Currie Wot

Description *** REDUCED PRICE £19999! *** Selling Our Beautiful Replica SE5a WW1 Fighter Registration G-BFWD Engine Rolls Royce Continental O-200 Brief History - 1982 Built as a Currie Wot by F E Nuthall Serial Number PFA2009 Owned and flown by Francis Donaldson prior to 1997 - 1998-2007 Not flown - 2009 Airframe Fully renovated and converted to SE5A by David Silsbury. - 2009 Engine stripped and rebuilt by David Silsbury. Hours flown since full renovation = 50 Total Hours Flown = 221 Engine Hours = 2891 - 2020 Owned by me - 31/1/2025 Current LAA Permit Expiry Details:- This delightful taildragger is a joy to own, fly and display, with no nasty handling characteristics. Now based at Duxford where it is regularly displayed, however the new owners will need to relocate. I am only selling this aircraft because I need the space at the IWM for my current build. This is a single seat, 7/8 Scale Replica of a SE5a, currently carrying the distinctive paint scheme of Captain William A “Billy” Bishop, Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a, Serial Number 8936, NO 60 Squadron Royal Flying Corps (RFC), 72 Aerial Victories, 1917. Recent Work:- 2020 – Airbox rebuilt and new filters fitted. 2024 - New engine mounts fitted. Please Note:- Trig radio currently fitted, but this will be removed prior to sale. We can supply a replacement in the form of a Yaesu Handheld radio if you wish (this will not be fitted, and you will need to obtain a radio licence). Microavionics '¼ wave aerial fitted, this will be left in the aircraft. Viewing:- Can be viewed at Duxford by appointment (will be on static display at forthcoming Airshow on Saturday October 5th).