Coming soon from Air World and author Robbie Shaw is a unique photographic exploration of the legendary F-4 Phantom captured by author Robbie Shaw during his time as an Air Traffic Controller in the RAF.

The F-4 Phantom, first flown in 1958, became a versatile warplane, excelling as both an air superiority interceptor and a ground-attack bomber. It served with distinction in the US Navy, Marines, and Air Force, with various models like the F-4C, F-4G, and F-4E, and was used globally by NATO allies, Israel, Egypt, and many others. The Phantom, famously used in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, continued in service for over six decades. It was also used as a target drone after retiring from front-line duties. As of 2024, the Phantom remains in service with countries like Greece, Turkey, and Iran, making it one of the longest-serving military aircraft in history.

McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom in the Air: Aerial Photographs of the Famous Cold War Interceptor and Fighter-Bomber is described as a “breathtaking collection of air-to-air photographs, taken during seven flights, showcasing the Phantom in a variety of roles and settings. These images include variants like the RF-4C, F-4C/D/E/F/G/J/K, captured while flying with the RAF, USAF, Luftwaffe, and others. Additional photos from Shaw’s friends in the Falklands, Europe, and South Korea further enrich the book.”

The hardcover title spans 224 pages and is currently available for pre-order with release set for June 30.

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MiniArt has released their new Fw 190D-9 (Mimetall) Advanced Kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (48048) is described as highly detailed with accurate Mimetall production configuration, PE parts, detailed cockpit and surface features and decals with multiple marking options.

The company also recently released a basic version (48040) that includes an accurate exterior with finely reproduced panel lines and rivets, detailed cockpit with instrument panel and seat, optional open or closed canopy and marking options for two aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 301.

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A 1967 Cessna 150G project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1967 Cessna 150G Project Aircraft with Continental 0-200-A and McCauley 1A100/MCM 6950. The aircraft was involved in a runway departure and rested between two trees. The propellor was not struck during the incident. The wings, cowling, and fuselage received significant damage during the incident. The rear spar carry through will need replacement. The total time on the airframe is estimated to be 3,985.89 hrs. The engine hours are estimated to be 1,541.00 SMOH. Recent engine work includes new Millennium cylinders (#2 & #4), overhauled alternator, installation of serviceable alternator drive, and new hoses. The engine is complete less the magnetos.

The aircraft is located in McKinney, Texas and is currently available for US $30,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Tempest and author Stephen Liddle is Shaping the Vulcan, a full history of the Avro Vulcan’s development and assessment of the technological and engineering breakthroughs which underpinned the construction of this unparalleled aircraft.

The Avro Vulcan is one of the most striking aircraft ever made – its enormous wing stretching back from an improbably thick leading edge marked by cavernous wing root engine intakes. Perhaps even more incredible, its first flight was made just over ten years after the introduction of the piston-engined Lancaster during the Second World War. Within a decade, technology had taken a giant leap from straight-winged slow-moving conventional bombers to this vast delta designed to carry a nuclear payload. But what led to such a radical configuration and what was the technology that enabled such an ambitious design? What possessed Avro to offer the Air Ministry such a futuristic aircraft and what prompted the Ministry to approve its development and entry into service?

The 350 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 14.

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Arma Hobby has released their new tool Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Schwalbe” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The project focuses on faithful reproduction of the aircraft’s shape, correct geometry, and a high level of detail, while maintaining a logical and modeller-friendly assembly design. The model reproduces characteristic features of the Me 262, including deployed leading-edge slats, richly detailed landing gear bays, R4M air-to-air rockets, and 250 kg bombs.

The kit (70083) is based on a highly accurate 3D airframe model by Arthur Bentley, who is touted as one of the most respected aviation researchers and draughtsmen. It includes an Arma Jig assembly stand to assist with correct alignment of components, a metal nose weight to ensure proper balance of the finished model, painting masks for the canopy, and Cartograf decals with marking options for three aircraft (wartime and postwar). Also included is a code to download a file for 3D printing accessories for the kit.

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A 1977 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Proudly presented is N23541, a stunning low airframe time 1977 Model Beechcraft A36 with AC! Beautiful tinted windows, soft two-tone leather seats and a two-tone paint scheme. This aircraft has no damage history and includes a “Since New” CONTINENTAL IO550 engine. With newer paint and interior. Same owner since 2000. Reliable, efficient, smooth yet strong.- Garmin 530W GPS/COM 1 NAV 1 with traffic and weather display… Annual Completed November 2025 – TT 4570 – ENG 782 – 1900 TBO-Paint 8 out of 10. Two tone White and Gray paint with Navy Blue and Red Accent Stripes.

The aircraft is located in Alachua, Florida and is currently available for US $299,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Air World and author Graham M Simons is North American XB-70 Valkyrie in Pictures: America’s Cold War Mach 3 Nuclear Bomber. The book explores the full story of the development of this legendary supersonic bomber using a unique collection of images. It also reveals the many challenges that the North American engineers faced, particularly with regards to engines and fuel, all of which are fully explained. In addition, it boasts first-hand testimony and analyses the accidents and incidents the aircraft were involved in, as well as a detailed timetable allowing the reader to comprehend the XB-70’s protracted history.

Flying at 70,000 feet, carrying nuclear weapons at Mach 3+ for thousands of miles, the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was not merely going to redefine military aviation, but the very nature of warfare itself. The XB-70 flew so fast and so high it would only appear on radar screens for a fleeting moment, making it impossible for enemy controllers to direct their interceptors to the target before it flew out of range. When it was first designed in the 1950s, the enemy, meaning at the time the Soviet Union, had no aircraft that could match the XB-70’s capabilities, rendering it almost invulnerable. But, just as the US was developing its technologies, so too were the Soviets. The introduction of their first surface-to-air missiles led to the US adopting low-level missions to sneak under radar. This effectively neutralised the XB-70’s main characteristics and, ultimately, the programme, which had cost the United States a staggering $800 million, the equivalent to $8.4 billion in modern terms, was cancelled.

The 256 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for June 30.

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Airscale has released a series of images showing renderings and test prints for their 1/32 Dornier Do 17, stating that the final design for the injection molded parts have been approved with mold cutting starting next week.

The CAD images are the design with rough panel lines and rivets for the box art coming later, the moulded parts will be more finessed, while the test prints are low res fit tests so the design will evolve from here – for example I am not happy with the floor sections, there are some weak spots so back to the drawing board for that.

The Do 17 was a German twin‑engine light bomber, nicknamed the “Flying Pencil” for its slim, streamlined fuselage, which was originally designed in the early 1930s as a fast mail and passenger aircraft before being adapted into a military bomber for the Luftwaffe. It served extensively in the early years of World War II, taking part in campaigns over Poland, the Low Countries, France, the Battle of Britain, and the invasion of the Soviet Union, where it proved fast and maneuverable but gradually became obsolete due to limited bomb load and range.

It is hoped that the test shots will be complete by September and perhaps full release by the time the Telford model show rolls around in November. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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A 1979 Mooney M20K 231 has been spotted for sale. According to the listing, the aircraft has 2,762 total hours and 406 since major overhaul on its upgraded Continental TSIO-360-LB turbocharged engine (200 HP, 1,800-hour TBO). It features the desirable Monroy long-range fuel system (102 gallons total capacity), enabling up to 1,000 NM nonstop flights. Recently involved in a minor gear-up landing, the aircraft sustained light belly skin wear and a curled 3-blade McCauley prop. The plane has complete logs, and the annual just expired in March 2026. It wears a “Bravo” paint scheme with gray leather interior showing normal wear. Some avionics, including Garmin units, were removed, but several instruments (digital tach, EDM 700, WX-1000 Stormscope, KI-209, etc.) remain.

The aircraft is located in Punta Gorda, Florida and is currently available for US $37,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.

A 1959 Cessna 182B airframe project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1959 Cessna 182B fuselage, wings, wing struts, cowlings, control surfaces, horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer. The project will be sold AS IS, with logbooks. The project is located at T31 Aero Country in McKinney, TX. Shipping is not available, but it will fit on the back of your 30-foot trailer (at least, it did for me).

The aircraft is currently available for US $30,000, although the listing states that the seller is “very open” to offers. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.