Hispano Buchon - Yellow 7
HA-1112-M1L - G-AWHM
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INTRODUCTION
The Buchon type first flew from Seville, Spain in 1945. In May 1951, an armed, 3 bladed version went into service with a two-place tandem training aircraft following thereafter.
The final variant of the type was a “-M1L” which first flew in March 1954, This model carried two 22 mm cannons and two eight-packs of 80 mm rockets. The -M1L remained in service until late December 1965.
This Buchon has been beautifully restored and is presented for sale in immaculate condition. The aircraft is hugely popular on the air show display circuit and is known for having appeared in the famous movie The Battle of Britain. A truly iconic looking aircraft!
Manufacturer
Hispano
Model
HA-1112-M1L Buchon
Registration
G-AWHM
Serial Number
187
Year Constructed
1958
Airframe Hours
33:30
Engine
Rolls Royce Merlin 500/45
Engine Hours
38:30 Since major overhaul
Propeller
23E50
Livery
1940 Battle of Britain ERA JG26 “Yellow 7”
Avionics
Trig TT22 Transponder
Trig TY91 Transceiver
Equipment
Nil
History
This aircraft flew in the Spanish Air Force until 1965
In 1968 S/N 187 made it’s movie star debut in the famous movie the Battle of Britain. After filming it was sold to a collector in the USA and went into storage. In 2015 it was sold and shipped to the UK and restored by Air Leasing Ltd. The first flight following restoration took place in May 2018.
The aircraft is currently hangered and maintained by Air Leasing Ltd at Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, UK.
