A T-28B Trojan project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

T-28B project with legitimate warbird history. Flew in Laos. Military records incuded. Stored at Davis-Monthan. Straight fuselage. Refurbed main landing gear, refurbed oil cooler. Good rear canopy. Some hangar rash on wings. Includes flaps and control surfaces. Mark 8 gunsight included. No FWF, no engine, prop, nose gear or nose gear trunnion box. Comes with wing storage racks and fuselage stand. In dry storage.

The aircraft is located in Kempner, Texas and is currently available for US $5,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Osprey Publishing and author Robert Forsyth is Fw 190 Schlacht Units (Combat Aircraft, 162), an illustrated account of the Fw 190 “tank-buster” and its operations on the Eastern, Western and Mediterranean Fronts from 1942–45.

The Fw 190 offered the Luftwaffe a reliable successor to the Ju 87 Stuka, able to operate from primitive forward airfields in both the freezing winters of the Soviet Union and the desert heat of North Africa. Converted by Focke-Wulf from a radial-engined fighter into a deadly fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft, it used its aerial gun platform, wide-tracked undercarriage and powerful BMW engines to devastating effect on the Eastern, Western and Mediterranean Fronts between 1942 and 1945.

In this new study, leading Luftwaffe historian Robert Forsyth examines all aspects of the Fw 190 and its career as a ‘tank-buster’, detailing the considerable damage it wrought upon Allied armour, troop concentrations, bridges and road junctions. First-hand accounts from Schlachtflieger pilots bring to life the operational and tactical histories of the aircraft, and are complemented by archive photos and newly commissioned artwork that vividly demonstrates its technical and ballistic assets.

The 96 page book is currently available for pre-order in paperback and Kindle editions with release set for July 28.

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New this month from Eduard is a Weekend Edition Bf 109F-2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The Bf 109F-2 was an early “Friedrich” variant of Germany’s famous Messerschmitt fighter, introduced in 1941 with a much cleaner airframe, refined aerodynamics, and a more powerful DB 601N engine. It was widely regarded as one of the best-handling and best-performing 109s, though its concentrated nose armament of one 15 mm cannon and two machine guns gave it less total firepower than some earlier versions.

The new kit (84212) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four aircraft: W.Nr. 12914, Oblt. Wolfgang Späte, 5./JG 54; W.Nr. 8239, Lt. Hans Strelow, 5./JG 51; W.Nr. 8165, Hptm. Karl-Heinz Leesmann, CO of I./JG 52; Hptm. Hans Hahn, CO of III./JG 2.

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A 1977 Turbo Piper Arrow III has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Stunning, no-expense-spared Turbo Arrow III with 1,955hrs TT and only 50 SMOH on engine and prop (2024). This aircraft has undergone an extensive cosmetic and mechanical transformation, making it one of the most complete and turnkey Arrows available today. Fresh January 2026 annual, new paint, fully reupholstered interior, all new windows, and a comprehensive list of system overhauls. This is not a typical mid-time Arrow. This is a low time fully sorted aircraft with major items already addressed, ready for serious cross-country flying. Aircraft presents exceptionally well and is dialed in from both a performance and ownership standpoint.

Powered by an intercooled Turbo Plus TSIO-360-FB with Merlyn automatic wastegate, delivering strong, efficient turbocharged performance. Equipped with a modern IFR panel and extensive recent mechanical work, eliminating the typical deferred maintenance found in this class. Fast, efficient, and ready to fly. Full logs available. One of the cleanest and best Turbo Arrows on the market today.

The aircraft is located in San Diego, California and is currently available for US $185,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Spitfire, Key Publishing and editor / photographer John Dibbs offer the upcoming release Spitfire at 90, a special 100-page tribute to Britain’s greatest fighter and possibly the best known combat aircraft in the world.

Using extensive archive images, the best of aviation writers and researchers salute the Spitfire’s incredible heritage. This edition has been updated with fresh imagery of present-day Spitfires in their element from renowned air-to-air photographer John Dibbs. It presents a stunning portfolio from the day fighter Mk.I to the high-flying Mk.XIX and the wing-folding Seafires. All of this adds up to a superb souvenir of a world famous fighter.

The publication, which is offered in Mook formation (combination of magazine and book) is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 31.

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Eduard is preparing to release a special, limited edition Battle of Britain Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering represents the iconic Spitfire in the early stages of its development and during the most notable stretch of its service: the Battle of Britain. It will include Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted photo-etched parts, die cut painting masks and a whopping 11 marking options. The kit will also include an English language book about about the Spitfire Mk.I in the Battle of Britain.

As of this writing additonal details are scare, but itas the image shows, it is slated for release in June.

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A 2012 Sonex Xenos has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Annual Inspection just completed. A unique and versatile Sonex Xenos with fresh Rotax power, excellent climb, and strong glider performance. Well-maintained, recently flown, and ready for continued Phase I completion or conversion to Light Sport category.

The aircraft is located in Murrieta, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

A full-scale SE.5a project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This “full scale SE 5a” project has been under construction for the past three years, engineered by a builder with 30 years of experience and a former career USAF pilot… This particular version is the two-seat trainer of which approximately 95 were originally placed into service… This project includes: fuselage, built with prime Sitka spruce and aircraft grade aluminum, engine, and all working dual cockpit controls and instruments. The interiors are complete and the engine runs like a clock.

Fuselage is constructed primarily of wood with improved sprung landing gear, original-style spoke wheels with aluminum covers, hydraulic brakes, and sprung steerable tail wheel. Much improved wing spar attachment for removal of wings, complete rigging kit with pre-made wires, turnbuckles, stainless fitting, etc.

Engine: modified GM-V6 rated at 245 H.P. with custom engineered aluminum housing gear reduction drive, internal chain in oil bath, 1:6 designed for up to 350 H.P. and wood propeller of 94″. Engine is carburetored with HEI ignition, custom exhaust stacks with mufflers as per original. Fuel: 12 gallon main tank, 5 gallon top wing reserve and panel reserve valve.

Many extras included: custom-built Lewis, scale machine-gun, exact copy non-firing, 1/3 scale drawings, notes, photos, historical archives. Wings must be constructed. This project is LSA compliant. It is being sold due to age, illness, and disability. No expense was spared during this build… Interested? Reach out, dont hesitate with any questions. All will be responded to.

The aircraft is located in Punta Gorda, Florida and is currently available for US $9,995, although it appears that offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

MiniArt is continuing their line of P-47 kits with the announcement of a new P-47N-2RE Thunderbolt basic model kit in 1/48 scale.

This particular variant was a long-range version of the famous American fighter. Designed for extended operations, the P-47N featured a distinctive wing shape and increased fuel capacity, making it well suited for late-war escort and ground attack missions.

The upcoming kit (48068) is described as highly detailed and accurate with photo-etched parts and marking options for two aircraft. As of this writing the kit is said to be “coming soon,” although an exact release date has not been announced. Click below to check out livery profiles and box contents.

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A 1974 Beechcraft 58 Baron has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft has 4,606 total time, with 1,498 SMOH on both desirable IO-520CB engines, and recent prop overhauls (7.9 hours, though blades damaged). It boasts a pristine leather club-seating interior with fold-out desk, striking silver/grey/black/red/blue paint, full deice including props and windshield, vortex generators, radar, 3-axis autopilot with HSI/flight director/yaw damper, and avionics like King audio panel, KN63 DME, KY196 comm, KR-87 ADF, KNS81 RNAV, Shadin fuel flow, Stormscope, and pre-wired Garmin 530/ADSB trays. It sustained a gear-up landing causing mid-belly skin/reinforcing scrapes, flap damage, antenna losses, and a bent nose gear actuating rod (mains/doors intact, no wing/prop/nosecone/tail damage); repair likely straightforward. Includes complete logs, manuals, and FAA bill of sale.

The aircraft is located in Kissimmee, Florida and is currently available for US $39,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.