Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to introduce two new additions to our recently launched series of Aircraft Collections.

The new offerings focus on the Thomas-Morse Scout WW1 advanced trainer and the Wright brothers / Wright aircraft. They compile nearly all related content that appeared in the in original run of The Flying Machine journal from 2016-2023, and also include bonus content.

Click here to check out new releases, as well as our previous collections focused on the Sopwith Camel, Fokker Dr.1 and Curtiss Jenny.

DoraWings has released the first test build images of their new P-47 B/C Thunderbolt in 1/72 scale.

The B/C was the early production P-47 variant, built around a powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine and an advanced turbosupercharger that gave it strong high-altitude performance. It was heavily armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns and soon proved especially valuable as a bomber escort and fighter-bomber, where its speed in a dive, heavy firepower, and ability to absorb battle damage made it one of the most formidable Allied aircraft of WW2.

As was the case when we shared the first renderings of the model, details remain scarce, although many photos of the test build have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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A set of Stearman high lift wings have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

These wings and center section are manufactured with precision and attention to detail, ensuring top-quality performance for your aircraft. With no warranty provided, it is up to the user to take responsibility for any issues or damage that may arise. This product is a reliable choice for those looking to enhance the performance and lift capability of their aircraft. Leading edge needs attached to one wing (new leading edge material provided). Center section trailing edge bow and trailing edge ribs included. These wings were used for duster operations.

The wings are located in Rose Hill, Kansas and are currently available for US $15,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

Coming this summer from Osprey and author Kari Stenman is Winter War 1939–40: Repelling the Soviets from Finnish skies, touted as the first illustrated study in English of the Finnish Air Force’s battle to repel the Soviet invaders during the Winter War, one of the greatest David-and-Goliath air battles in history.

In 1939, the Soviet Union invaded its neighbour Finland, sparking the Winter War. While Finland was heavily outnumbered in all respects, in few respects was the contest so uneven as in the air. In this book, veteran Finnish aviation historian Kari Stenman draws on his decades of research to present the first account in English of the Finnish Air Force’s defence of the country’s skies, a clash that pitted its 114 combat aircraft against the Soviets’ 2,318.

He explains that, equipped initially with a handful of British and Dutch aircraft, Finland’s air force adopted similar guerrilla tactics to its infantry. Fokker D.XXI interceptors were scattered to remote landing grounds to ambush the Soviets and give an impression of strength, while the bombers were first used for long-range reconnaissance and harassment. Over the course of the war, the Finns received new Gladiators, Fiat G.50s and French MS.406s, until at the close of the war, all flying units were thrown in to repel the Russian invasion across the frozen Gulf of Finland.

Illustrated with previously unpublished photos, superb original artwork, 3D diagrams and maps, this reveals for the first time the full story of how Finnish aviators fought for their country’s independence.

The 96 page publication is currently available for pre-order in paperback and Kindle editions. Release is set for June 16.

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LEGO is preparing to release a new Douglas DC-3 building set in Pan-Am colors.

The new set (#11378) includes four minifigures (pilot, purser, stewardess and flight attendant) wearing historical Pan-Am uniforms, a detailed cockpit and passenger cabin, retractable landing gear, as well as a model display stand with an information plaque and a Pan Am-branded minifigure display stand. Fuselage sections can be removed to view interior details.

The model consists of 1,903 pieces and measures 9.5 in. (24 cm) high, 20 in. (51 cm) long, and 30 in. (76 cm) wide (including stand). It is currently slated for release in early April. Click below to check out additional images.

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A Cessna 140 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Cessna 140 C-GRCH 4022.5 TTSN 1501.5 SMOH 177 STOH 1736.3 SPOH prop 5 YR Jan 2025. Extensive annual Jan 12 2025 which includes new door windows, new skylight, windows, headliner. Upgraded panel, Becker 4201 com 403 MC icom, Garmin 196 GPS-MAP with gizmo mount. Engine accessories fully inspected, baffling stripped and painted. Comp 1)76 2) 77 3) 74 4) 75. Exterior 2/10 interior 8.5/10 Glass 9/10 inst panel 9.5/10 Cylinders and accessory area inspected. Flies straight and level with no damage history Wheel extensions, dual brakes, clevelands, park brake. 450+ pounds useful load. Old 121.5 ELT

The aircraft is located in Oliver, Canada and is currently available for C $29,995 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Osprey and authors Mark Stille and John Rogers is New Guinea 1943–44: The Allies assume the offensive, a fully illustrated history of airpower in the decisive stage of the New Guinea campaign, when the Allies could finally go on the offensive to shatter Japanese forces.

In this book, the second of two on the New Guinea campaign, Pacific War scholars Mark Stille and John Rogers draw upon years of research and Japanese, American and Australian sources to explain how the New Guinea air war turned against the Japanese between June 1943 and 1944. The over-extended IJAAF gradually lost combat strength in the face of vastly improved Allied airpower, leaving the Japanese unable to contend. One prong of the Allies’ air offensive targeted Japanese shipping to isolate its forces, while the other supported the ground offensives and landings that smashed Japanese forces and left most of them isolated for the rest of the war.

Packed with artwork, maps, and archive photos, this book explains how the lessons learned and the forces built up during the harsh struggle for Papua in 1942–43 transformed the Allies’ airpower into a decisive element in MacArthur’s 1943–44 campaign.

The 96 page publication is currently available for pre-order in paperpack and Kindle editions. Release is set for August 25.

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Jasmodel has released a new Horten Ho 229 flying wing structure model in 1/48 scale.

The Ho 229 was a late–World War II German prototype jet-powered flying wing designed by brothers Reimar and Walter Horten as a fast fighter-bomber meeting Hermann Göring’s “3×1000” requirement—carrying a 1,000 kg bomb load 1,000 km at about 1,000 km/h. Powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojets and built largely from steel and laminated plywood, it featured no conventional fuselage or tail, giving it low drag and a futuristic, stealth-like appearance. Only a few prototypes were built and just one powered example flew before crashing, but the Ho 229 remains notable as one of the first jet flying wings and an influential step toward later stealth and tailless aircraft concepts.

The new offering (202429) is described as a highly detailed, full interior, metal etched structure model that requires no sanding or painting. It includes 142 parts and measures 350mm in width, 155mm in length when complete.

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A Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman amphibious aircraft project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

70% completed airplane project my grandfather was building before his health declined. All parts to finish the plane are included, instrument cluster, engine, generator, accessory case, cowling duct, motor parts, assembly parts to boat, oil tanks, wing ribs with wing parts. The complete tail and elevator have been installed and removed for final drilling.

The aircraft is located in Glendale, Arizona and is currently available for US $25,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Aviation artist Ronny Bar’s latest collection of aircraft profiles will soon be released by Tempest. The new collection British Fighters of the Great War is a visual and historical celebration of Britain’s single-seat fighter aircraft of the First World War.

Renowned aviation artist Ronny Bar presents a remarkable collection of meticulously researched colour profiles, capturing 15 of the most important British ‘scout’ fighters in vivid, authentic detail. Each aircraft is illustrated in a constant scale, with side, upper, and underside views that provide invaluable reference for historians, enthusiasts, and modellers alike.

From the iconic Sopwith Camel, Pup, Dolphin and Snipe – legendary products of the Sopwith Aviation Company – to other pivotal types such as the Bristol Scout, DH-2, DH-5, FE-8, and SE-5a, this volume traces the evolution of British fighter design from the tentative early days of aerial reconnaissance to the hard-won air superiority of the war’s later years.

Set against the backdrop of rapid technological change, tactical experimentation, and the courage of the pilots who flew these machines, the book combines striking artwork with a deep understanding of the historical context. Every profile is based on photographic evidence and thorough research, with informed interpretation used only where the passage of time has left gaps.

The 264 page book expands on the author’s previous collections of profiles as an authoritative color guide and a showcase of one of the genre’s finest artists, offering an unmatched visual reference to the aircraft that helped shape the air war over the Western Front. The book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 31.

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