FOR SALE: VH-TRO – A Rare, Low-Time T-28 Trojan Warbird
Serial Number: 51-3722
Total Time: 8,965.9 hrs
Location: Warnervale, NSW, Australia
The Mighty VH-TRO – “Huff ’n’ Puff”
A unique opportunity to own one of the finest restored North American T-28 Trojans in the skies today. With an extensive history across multiple air forces and a meticulous restoration completed in 2022, VH-TRO is an absolute standout in the warbird world.
This is not just another Trojan—it’s a low-time, high-integrity, and turnkey warbird ready for shows, collection, or personal adventure.
 
 Restoration & Major Works (2022)
New Engine: Curtiss-Wright R-1820
TSN: 118.4 hrs (TBO 1000 hrs)
New Components: Magnetos, hoses, aileron cables, seat belts, fuel control unit, and oil cooler

Overhauled Systems:
Propeller (Hamilton Standard) – 649.9 hrs since new, blades overhauled 2022
Governor & Hydraulic Pump
Modern Avionics Suite
Garmin GNC255 NAV/COM
Garmin GTX345 ADS-B IN/OUT
AV-30 by uAvionix (EFIS)
JPI EDM-700 (CHT/EGT/Voltage Monitoring)
New Concorde Battery (Installed 2/2025) 

Why VH-TRO?
Provenance: Genuine ex-military pedigree (USAF, Southeast Asia service)
Restored to Fly: Painstakingly rebuilt and maintained for modern operation
Low Engine Hours: Just 118.4 hrs since new
Reliable & Capable: Ready for cross-country flight, airshows, or private enjoyment
Easy to Operate: Docile handling and trainer heritage make it one of the best warbirds to fly
Included
Full documentation and logbooks
Airworthiness certification
Restoration records
Ongoing support from warbird restoration professionals
Location: Warnervale NSW 
Call Matt: 0408 422 205