Hispano M4L Buchon – Cost: Unknown
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Hispano Buchon. Perhaps you haven’t, that’s the more likely case here. Messerschmitt’s legendary Bf-109 fighter G-variant was the idea behind the Buchon’s design. Many consider Hispano Aviation’s M4L the ultimate development post-war variant of the Bf-109 family. The M4L served mainly in the Spanish Air Force as a fighter aircraft. After its service life ended, it played a fairly large role in filming scenes for the Hollywood movie, The Battle of Britain. The Buchon first flew in 1952. A botched deal with Germany left Spain with several unserviceable Bf-109 fighters, the Buchon was Spain’s best attempt at creating the best pf a bad situation. It served the Spanish Air Force until 1965. There is currently one Buchon up for sale, but because of its rarity a real price is unknown at this time.