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