1959 MD Helicopters F4H-1F
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
READ BEFORE CONTACTING BROKER: If you see this ad it is still for sale so don't email us asking if it's still for sale. There are no weapons installed nor are any available so don't ask. If you are a kid in school, stop reading and finish your homework. MOTIVATED SELLER - MAKE OFFER This plane has been under restoration to airworthy condition. All work done is documented and parts tagged accordingly. The current owner spent millions to get the restoration this far. Big ticket items remaining include 2x engine overhauls, 2x ejections seats, avionics, and final test flying. Estimate to finish is $1.0 - $2.0m. Make a reasonable offer.
F4H-1F s/n 145310 was delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1959 as the 11th pre-production Phantom. It was part of Operation Sageburner which set the low-altitude speed record at 902 mph at 125 feet as part of the U.S. Navy's 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation in 1961. This is the only flight capable Phantom that can be owned, operated, and flown by a private individual/organization.
Engine
General Electric J-79-8 to be upgraded to -15
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$950,000
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CA USA | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$950,000
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Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$964,764 *
GBP £717,968
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Redondo Beach, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$979,293
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Redondo Beach, CA | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
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$950,000
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{'raw': None}, CA | May 01, 2026 | 78 days | Active |
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About This Md Helicopters F4H-1F
This 1959 Md Helicopters F4H-1F (N815WF) is a warbirds & military . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $950,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N815WF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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