Coming soon from Pen and Sword and author Zita Ballinger Fletcher is Monty’s Flying Fortress, the full story documenting the lengths General Bernard Law Montgomery was willing to go to win a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft for his travel security.

In 1943, Monty made a daring wager with American leadership to win a Fortress as a prize in exchange for victories in North Africa. Monty’s quest for the Fortress would see him defy official channels and fight a series of bloody battles across Tunisia with ruthless precision. A motley assortment of young American aviators from diverse walks of life were destined to join Monty in his B-17 as his crew. Most had never traveled outside the United States. All had already distinguished themselves for heroism in combat. None expected to be assigned this unusual duty. An unlikely bond formed between Montgomery and his US crewmen. American aviators who served with Monty would recall their adventures with him as among their most memorable wartime experiences. After the war, the true story of the Fortress and the transatlantic friendship it brought about was forgotten amid political backbiting and jealousy from other Allied commanders.

Now published for the first time in one volume is the full story of Montgomery and the American airmen who protected him during the war, previously lost to history, with details about the furious conquest Montgomery staked on winning the Fortress and biographical details about the intrepid US aviators who accompanied him.

The 224 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for June 30.

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Roden has released a new Fairchild C-123 Provider model kit in 1/72 scale.

The Fairchild C-123 Provider was a rugged American post WW2 military transport aircraft designed for short-field operations, with a large cargo ramp and the ability to carry troops, cargo, and wounded personnel into small or unprepared airstrips. Built by Fairchild and used by the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, and several foreign air forces, it saw especially heavy service in Vietnam in roles ranging from airlift and medevac to defoliation and special operations support.

The kit (065) consists of plastic sprues and decals with marking options for four aircraft. Click below to check out the product page, as well as box contents and livery profiles.

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A 1959 Piper Comanche 250 described as “the nicest on the market” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Total Time (TT): approximately 3400. Engine: Lycoming O-360/O-540 with approximately 1150 hours since major overhaul. Equipped with a three-bladed propeller. Avionics include a Garmin GNS 430 WAAS Nav/Comm/GPS, PMA 8000 audio panel, Narco comm radio, Garmin GTX335 ADS-B transponder, and is pre-wired for a Garmin GTX 345 transponder; the original Piper Autocontrol autopilot is functional… Maintenance history shows the aircraft has always been hangared and meticulously maintained, with detailed logbooks available from the early 1990s. The last annual was completed in April 2026, with all ADs reset to zero including the tail horn and landing gear, and new bungees installed.

The aircraft is located in Long Beach, California and is currently available for US $88,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Penguin Michael Joseph and author Michael Pryce is Jump Jet: The Secret History of the Harrier.

Victory in the Falklands War made the Harrier’s name as a world-beating British icon, as capable of giving the enemy a bloody nose as it was of thrilling the crowds at airshows with displays of aerial ballet. Its failure seemed inconceivable. But that’s not the real story of the Harrier. Though derided as a novelty, the Harrier’s designer, Ralph Hooper, knew that the naysayers were wrong. Hooper’s masterpiece was born of instinct and feel. Yet, in the end, neither Hooper’s genius nor American support were enough to beat the odds. This is the real story of a British flying legend, and of the man who made it.

The 400 page book is currently available for pre-order in hardcover, Kindle and Audiobook formats with release set for June 23.

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ICM has announced the development of a new tool Lockheed Hudson model kit in 1/48 scale.

The Hudson was an American-built twin-engine light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft adapted from the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra airliner. It entered service just before World War II, became widely used by the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth forces, and proved especially valuable for patrol, anti-submarine, transport, and training duties.

As of this writing, details on the upcoming kit (48330) are nonexistent, although a series of renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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A project with paperwork identifying it as a War Aircraft Replicas Fw 190 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Vintage Aircraft —in its build stage. I believe this is a Focke-Wulf FW-190 replica but that is my best guess and I know very little about this plane overall. Comes with Continental 200-A engine.

The W.A.R. Fw 190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter. The project is located in Seattle, Washington and is currently available for US $12,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

A Rolls-Royce Griffon Mk.58 V12 aircraft engine has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Complete engine in pieces except starter and ignition harness. Will make sure you’ll get all parts including nuts and bolts. (I restored 3 of ’em and know ’em by heart) Power section turned over frequently. This is a core engine with undisturbed crankcase. Bought from famous Merlin tuner Dwight Thorn years ago.

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

DBMK has released a new series of renderings for their upcoming Supermarine Seafire F/FR Mk 47 in 1/32 scale.

The F/FR Mk 47 was the final and most advanced Seafire variant, a Royal Navy carrier fighter derived from the Spitfire Mk 24. It used a powerful Griffon engine with contra-rotating propellers, folding wings, and could carry bombs, rockets, or a reconnaissance fit, making it a fast but short-range fleet-defense and strike aircraft that entered service just after World War II.

Details are currently limited, although DBMK states that the upcoming kit will include many 3D printed features, including the cockpit and one piece intake. Click below to check out additional renders.

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A 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

…has a total time airframe of 4,740 hours and is powered by a Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engine with 1,028 hours since major overhaul, paired with a three-blade constant speed propeller with 469 hours since new… This aircraft has been extensively upgraded with modern avionics and systems, including dual AV30Cs eliminating the need for a vacuum system, a PSA8000G audio panel with Bluetooth capability, and a GNS430W prewired for AeroCruz autopilot. It also includes a GNC XL250 GPS/Comm and a JPI830 engine monitor with fuel flow and carb temperature monitoring, giving pilots full visibility and control in flight. All fuses have been upgraded to Klixon breakers, and the left magneto has been replaced with a SureFly electronic ignition system, enhancing reliability and performance. Additional features include a reusable Challenger oil filter, ADS-B Out via TailBeacon, ADS-B In via Stratux, full LED lighting, and upgraded safety features such as front seat 3-point harnesses. Further enhancements include Bogart cable upgrades, an improved battery box, and a recent annual completed on 11/25. The aircraft also comes with a Bruce’s custom airplane cover for protection when not in use. This is a well-maintained, thoughtfully upgraded aircraft that is truly ready for its next owner.

The aircraft is located in Pahrump, NV and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Helion and Company and author Mikhail Timin is the second volume in a major four-part study that examines the Soviet Air Forces stationed in the Baltic region in the months before the German invasion of June 1941.

Air Battles over the Baltic 1941 Volume 2: The Eve of War, Early 1941 examines the crucial months leading up to the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Drawing on Soviet and German archival sources, Timin reconstructs the condition of the Soviet Air Forces in the Baltic region during early 1941, and compares them directly with the Luftwaffe units preparing to strike across the border.

The book explores the Red Air Force’s continued efforts to expand and modernise. While some units received new fighters and bombers, many still relied on outdated types, and shortages of fuel, spares and ammunition undermined readiness. Training remained inconsistent, with thousands of inexperienced pilots entering frontline regiments, often with minimal flying hours. Timin demonstrates how Soviet commanders struggled to balance the urgent need for combat preparation with the administrative demands of constant reorganisations… Richly illustrated with colour profiles, photographs, maps and tables, this volume offers a balanced assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Soviet and German alignments in the Baltic. It demonstrates how structural weaknesses, training shortfalls and misplaced assumptions left the Red Air Force dangerously exposed on the eve of war, setting the stage for the catastrophic battles of 22 June 1941.

The 108 page paperback book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 31. This is also the set release date for Volume 1.

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