On this day in aviation history, May 24, 1956-69 years ago-the Piper PA-24 Comanche made its maiden flight at the Piper Aircraft Company headquarters in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. At the controls of ...

The article features a rare 1965 Piper PA-24-400 Comanche, one of only 148 produced, renowned for its powerful 8-cylinder, 400 hp Lycoming engine and exceptional speed in the 1960s horsepower war.

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: ...