Soon to be released by Osprey Publishing is Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters, author Chris Goss’ illustrated account of the action-packed combat missions carried out by the Luftwaffe’s powerfully armed Junkers Ju 88C day and nightfighters.

The Junkers Ju 88A was the Luftwaffe’s most effective medium bomber during much of World War 2, and its high speed and surprising agility made it an ideal candidate for conversion into a Zerstörer (destroyer) fighter. Initially designed to be used as a long-range bomber escort, the solid-nosed Ju 88C fighter boasted powerful cannon that made the aircraft ideally suited to the nightfighter role. Its unrivalled endurance also meant the Ju 88C could undertake sweeps of the Bay of Biscay from the French Atlantic coast in search of Allied maritime patrol aircraft hunting U-boats.

Luftwaffe historian Chris Goss charts the action-packed service history of the Ju 88C through first-hand accounts and combat reports from the crews that flew the twin-engined Zerstörer into combat. Newly commissioned profile artworks and more than 50 photographs of aircraft and crews help detail the aircraft’s conversion from a fast bomber into a deadly heavy fighter that proved to be the scourge of Allied bomber and patrol aircraft.

The 96 page publication is currently available for pre-order in paperback and Kindle editions. Release is set for May 19.

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E-Flite has released their new ultra micro Gee Bee R-2 510mm BNF Basic RC model with AS3X and SAFE Select.

The E-flite UMX Gee Bee R-2 is ready to soar through the skies in more places and smaller spaces thanks to its handling that has more in common with a friendly sport model than a short-coupled golden age racer. Awe-inspiring with an authentic scale outline and abundant details such as flying wires plus a pilot, this replica offers handling so remarkably smooth, you’ll want to fly it every day. AS3X® technology works behind the scenes to help you enjoy the outstanding stability and control you always wanted but never thought possible in such a small airplane, let alone in a model of the Gee Bee. Optional-use SAFE® Select flight envelope protection technology delivers automatic self-leveling plus pitch and bank angle limits that make it possible to successfully fly such a unique design even if you’re an intermediate RC pilot. It also features a quieter and more powerful 2S and 3S compatible motor, along with a modified fuselage and stronger wing, designed to handle the extra weight, power, and speed when using 3S 280–300mAh batteries. Best of all, it arrives 100% factory-assembled and ready to bind to your favorite Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX®-equipped transmitter so you can be flying in almost no time! And it all adds up to deliver a model of the classic Gee Bee that’s a dream to fly while offering an exciting and incredibly unique flight experience from large yards and small parks to sports fields and beyond!

As previously reported, the new model (EFLU61500) follows E-Flite’s recent release of a larger 1.0m Gee Bee R-2.

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A bare bones 1981 Beechcraft C23 Sundowner airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This Beechcraft C23 is no longer airworthy and cannot be flown. Details: Airframe is complete structurally. Located on the field at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Accessible for ground removal. Additional Details: No engine installed. No avionics installed. No seats installed. No propellers

The airframe is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

New from The History Press and author Robbie Shaw is Concorde: A Collection in Photographs which is packed with stunning color photographs of Concorde aircraft throughout the aircraft’s service history.

Compiled by Robbie Shaw, ex air traffic controller and lifetime aviation photographer and enthusiast, it covers both British and Air France Concorde aircraft and highlights the impressive collaboration between the two nations that resulted in such an important and beloved aircraft. With over 140 images covering such themes as British Airways and Air France Concordes, the Pepsi Cola ad campaign, and the emotional retirement day at Heathrow, this book showcases quality photographs of an iconic supersonic airliner, for which only 14 of the type entered airline service, and whose like will never be seen again.

The book spans 145 pages and is available in paperback format.

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Kotare has announced the development of a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I in 1/32 scale. The kit (K32510) will be an exclusive, limited edition release with only 5,000 being produced. Each will by hand numbered by Kotare Models owner Mark Robson.

Those who pre-order will become a member of “Project Defiant” — an exclusive group with access to a private Facebook page, online forum, and email network. Members will also have the chance to meet Kotare staff in person at major model shows across the UK, Australia, the USA, and New Zealand to share ideas and connect with others. Regular updates will cover the project’s design progress, with opportunities to engage directly with kit designer Nick Moore and the team. Project Defiant members can contribute to major design decisions, share aircraft knowledge, and help decide on color schemes. Pre-orders also include a bonus: a set of 3D‑printed resin exhausts and a print of Darryl Legg’s beautiful box art.

Be in the draw to build a second test shot! From the first 500 people who make an order, we will randomly draw 20 names. Those modellers will be offered the chance to build and critique a second test shot of the kitset, to augment the process we at Kotare do.

The company expects to begin pre-order shipping by March 2028. The retail price is US $125 plus shipping and applicable taxes and/or tariffs in your country.

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A 1961 Champ 7FC Tri-Traveler has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, this is a rare (492 built) tricycle-gear, two-seat tandem classic with bright yellow 2006–2008 Stewart System fabric and Ceconite, new aluminum wing spars, upgraded Cleveland hydraulic brakes, refreshed interior (seats, carpet, insulation, STC’d shoulder harness), dual controls, basic instruments and panel space for an iPad/GPS. It is sold without engine or prop (ready for a C-85, C-90, or O-200 installation), with no evident structural or gear damage despite a prior insurance total. It has minor and easily patchable fabric cuts plus a broken windshield from handling, undamaged wings/struts/engine mount/firewall, complete logs from 1965 onward (plus 337s, W&B), a current annual through March 2026, and comes with airworthiness certificate, bill of sale, keys, and 30 days free storage.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $7,495 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Jonathan Falconer and JJN Publishing is The RAF Between The Wars 1918-39 (The Photographic Archive): Policing The Empire

The book is a visual history chronicling the Royal Air Force’s imperial policing operations from 1918 to 1939 across British territories like Iraq, Palestine, Aden, and India. Featuring hundreds of rare archival photographs of aircraft such as the Vickers Vernon and Airco DH.9A, personnel, and campaigns against tribal unrest, it highlights the RAF’s evolution into a key imperial tool through tactics like air control for low-intensity policing amid post-WWI budget constraints.

The 144 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for March 6.

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HobbyBoss will reportedly release their new 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 model kit this month.

Fw 190A-8 was a late-war, single-seat German fighter-bomber variant of the famous “Würger” that became the most numerous of all Fw 190 subtypes. It was introduced in 1944 and used extensively for Reich air defense and ground-attack duties. Powered by the BMW 801 radial engine and fitted in many aircraft with a nitrous-oxide (GM‑1 or similar C3-injection) emergency boost system, it offered strong low- to medium-altitude performance, making it effective against Allied bombers below about 7,000 m. Typical armament combined two 13 mm MG 131 machine guns in the cowling with four 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wings, with some sub-variants adding 30 mm MK 108 cannon and underwing bombs or rockets for heavy bomber interception and close air support. As an evolution of the A-7, the A-8 incorporated minor airframe and systems changes while retaining the wide-track undercarriage and rugged construction that made the Fw 190 series popular with Luftwaffe pilots.

The kit (81782) consists of over 120 parts and is touted as accurate and detailed. The released images show two livery options, painting masks and PE parts. Click below to check out build images, livery profiles and some kit contents.

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A SAL P-51 Mustang has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

SAL P51 2/3 Mustang Replica one seater. Estate Sale. Wing has been unbolted from the fuselage and its ready to be loaded on a trailer. 550hrs total time. Has current registration & airworthiness certificate, and signed paperwork/ bill of sale from the estate. No log books unless we find them. V8 Chevrolet 350 ZZ 380HP, Woodward Governor, Holley 4 barrel, Hartzell 4 blade Prop. Priced to sell bring your trailer

The aircraft is located in Manvel, Texas and is currently available for US $49,999. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

Coming soon from Pen & Sword is U.S. Aviation and Naval Warfare in the Vietnam War, author David Doyle’s illustrated history highlighting the men and aircraft that comprised American airpower during the Vietnam War.

During the Vietnam war, the US Air Force, Navy, Marines and the Army flew a variety of fixed wing aircraft against innumerable targets in Vietnam, occasionally engaging North Vietnamese Migs, but more often facing the threat of Surface to Air Missiles (SAM) or antiaircraft fire. In over 5 million missions during the war, US forces lost over 2,000 aircraft. This photo essay looks at the men and aircraft that comprised American airpower during the war. Among the aircraft shown are the A-1 Skyraider, A-7 Corsair, B-52, C-130, C-141, F-105, F-4 Phantom, and OV-1 Mohawk. The US Navy controlled the waters off Vietnam, employing not only aircraft carriers to support the air war, but also surface vessels ranging from the battleship USS New Jersey down to destroyers, which supported ground forces with heavy naval gunfire.

The 272 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 31.

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