Tillamook Air Museum Announces Grand Reopening Date
Ten months after a storm caused significant damage to its historic facility known as “Hangar B,” Tillamook Air Museum in Tillamook, Oregon is set to reopen to the public under its new owners, the nonprofit Vintage Aviation Museum of Spanish Fork, Utah.
The museum is scheduled to reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29. The move comes following “an incredible amount of work” behind the scenes to restore the familiar museum experience visitors knew before the storm. This includes returning aircraft, exhibits and collections to the museum and preparing Hangar B for reopening. Work on the hangar itself is also ongoing, with details currently being worked out for repairing the storm-damaged section and ensuring long term preservation.
As previously reported, a deal was announced in August for the Vintage Aviation Museum to assume operation of Tillamook. They plan to relocate most of their aircraft collection to Tillamook while also bringing additional historic aircraft, eventually utilizing the entire hangar for aviation-related exhibits, aircraft displays, preservation, education, and visitor experiences. The “Tillamook Air Museum” name will remain.
To celebrate the reopening, Tillamook will will remain open until 7:00 pm on October 29. Check out the full announcement below.
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Surface Details Progressing on Airscale’s 1/32 Bristol Blenheim Mk IV
Airscale has provided a new update on the development of their 1/32 Bristol Blenheim Mk IV kit focusing on surface details.
As previously reported, the Mk IV was the principal later version of the Blenheim light bomber, entering production in 1938 with a longer, redesigned glazed nose that gave the bombardier more room and visibility, plus added armor and more powerful 920-hp Bristol Mercury XV radial engines. Flown by a crew of three, it could carry roughly 1,000 lb of bombs and served widely with the RAF during WW2 in Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Far East. Although fast by mid-1930s standards, it was increasingly vulnerable to modern fighters and anti-aircraft fire as the war progressed.
There will reportedly be an early version with the single VGO drum fed gun and no canopy blisters, and the later one with twin Brownings and blisters. The October update states that completion of the plastic parts is “getting closer.” Click below to check out the latest renderings.
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1991 Socata TB-21 TC Trinidad For Sale: “IFR Equipped, Complete Logs”
A 1991 Socata TB-21 TC Trinidad has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
This 1991 Socata TB-21 TC Trinidad is a capable IFR-equipped piston single built for travel, training, and comfortable cross-country flying. It has 3,100 total time, complete logs, no damage history noted, and an annual completed in November 2025. Powered by a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-AB1AD engine rated at 250 HP, this aircraft offers strong performance and useful load capability. The avionics package is a major highlight, featuring Garmin G500 displays, Garmin GTN 750Xi, Garmin GFC500 autopilot, ADS-B, WAAS, LPV, SVT, active traffic, terrain warning, Garmin GI-275 backup display, Garmin GMA-35C Bluetooth audio panel, Garmin GDL 88 traffic/weather, WX-900 Stormscope, and Garmin Smart Glide. The aircraft also includes a Hartzell 3-blade prop with TKS prop de-icing, oxygen system, and a 2014 paint and interior update.
The aircraft is located in Idaho Falls, ID with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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“Enemy Engaged” Explores the RAF’s Aerial Offensive from the Blitz to Dieppe
Coming soon from Air World and author Dilip Amin is Enemy Engaged’: The Story of the Battle of Britain Bunker as The RAF Goes on the Offensive from the Blitz to the Dieppe Raid, which details Fighter Command’s transition from defense to offense as an integrated air defense system as well as nocturnal battles, high-stakes raids, and coordinated operations over occupied Europe and Dieppe.
‘Enemy Engaged’ follows the men and women of the RAF’s Fighter Command, fresh from victory in the Battle of Britain, as it begins to adapt from a defensive stance to one of a more offensive nature. Central to the story is the world’s first integrated air defence and control system, as well as Fighter Command’s Operations Rooms and Sector Stations, particularly that of No.11 Group at Uxbridge. In doing so, Dilip Amin weaves a tapestry of individual accounts and official documents to cover a backcloth of military and political upheaval.
Following on from the author’s ‘Enemy Sighted’ (Product Page), the journey continues beyond ‘Battle of Britain Day’ as the RAF duelled for air supremacy over Southern England to prevent Britain from being invaded. Then, as the bombers turn on London, Dilip transports the reader to the period known as the Blitz, as Fighter Command rises to meet the nocturnal assault. Read accounts from those at Uxbridge who witnessed the bombing and the night fighter pilots hunting the raiders in the night sky. Then, using source material, the author sets out Fighter Command’s policy of ‘Leaning towards France’ as it takes the fight to the enemy over Occupied Europe. Continue reading “Enemy Engaged” Explores the RAF’s Aerial Offensive from the Blitz to Dieppe
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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Edition Spitfire Mk. Ia With New Parts, Seven Liveries
Among Eduard’s new releases for October is a ProfiPACK edition Spitfire Mk.Ia model kit in 1/72 scale.
The Mk.Ia was an eight-machine-gun version of Britain’s early Spitfire fighter, distinguished from the cannon-armed Mk Ib. Its sleek elliptical wings, Rolls-Royce Merlin II or III engine, and eight wing-mounted .303-inch Browning machine guns combined speed, agility, and concentrated firepower. During the Battle of Britain in 1940, it fought alongside the more numerous Hawker Hurricane, playing a vital role in defending Britain against the Luftwaffe and establishing the Spitfire’s enduring reputation.
The kit (70202) is reportedly based on the new tool Mk.Vb released last year. It includes new parts as well as pre-painted PE parts, painting masks and Eduard decals with marking options for seven aircraft.
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“Newly Constructed” RV-4 Airframe Project For Sale
A “newly constructed” RV-4 project has been spotted for sale.
The Van’s RV-4 is a two-seat, single-engine kit-built sport aircraft designed by Richard VanGrunsven as a tandem-seat development of his RV-3, first flying in August 1979. Its all-metal, low-wing airframe features fixed tailwheel landing gear and seating for a pilot in front and a passenger behind. Typically powered by a 150–180 hp Lycoming engine, it combines cruise speeds of roughly 190–200 mph with responsive handling, aerobatic capability, and good short-field performance, making it a versatile aircraft for recreational flying and cross-country travel.
According to the listing, the “structures only” project includes a Dynafocal 1 engine mount for a 0320 or 0360. It also includes an extensive builders log with plenty of pictures. It is located in Newport, Tennessee and is currently available for US $18,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing.
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IBG Announces First Variant in New Fieseler Storch Series With Detail Renderings
IBG has released a new series of renderings for their upcoming Fieseler Fi 156 Storch model kit in 1/72 scale.
The Storch was a German high‑wing liaison and observation aircraft famed for its extraordinary STOL performance, able to take off in about 150 ft and land in roughly 60 ft thanks to a large wing, full‑span leading‑edge slats, and powerful flaps that gave a very low stall speed around 31 mph. Powered by a 240 hp Argus As 10 engine, it served throughout World War II in reconnaissance, artillery spotting, casualty evacuation, and VIP transport, and became legendary for missions such as the 1943 Gran Sasso rescue of Mussolini. About 3,900 were built in Germany and under license abroad, with postwar versions like the Morane‑Saulnier MS.500 Criquet remaining in use into the 1950s and beyond.
As previously reported, IBG released teaser images in September and stated that all production variants would eventually be represented. The new renderings detail the full 156C-2 “Storch At War” as well as its 3D printed upgrade set featuring the full Argus AS10C-3 engine, upgraded covers and two propeller variants. Release of the 156C-2 is reportedly slated for the end of the month.
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1977 Cessna 152 Airframe Project For Sale
A 1977 Cessna 152 airframe project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
1977 CESSNA A152; Serial Number A1520769; Airworthiness Class Standard/Acrobatic. Documents accompanying the aircraft: Certificate of Airworthiness, Bill of Sale (The logbooks are missing). Missing Parts: Vertical and horizontal stabilizer. The part that continues by plane: The vertical stabilizer has movable surfaces. Left wing not damaged. Right wing damaged.
The aircraft is located in the Kissimmee, FL area and is currently available for US $16,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.
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MiniArt Releases New “Duxford Eagles” P-47D-22-RE Thunderbolt Basic Kit
MiniArt has released a new P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt basic kit in 1/48 scale.
The P-47D-22-RE was a late-production “razorback” fighter built at Farmingdale, New York, retaining the raised rear fuselage and framed canopy of earlier Thunderbolts. Its principal improvement was a large Hamilton Standard paddle-blade propeller, which made better use of the aircraft’s power and improved climb performance. Powered by a turbo-supercharged Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine with water injection for additional combat power, it carried eight .50-caliber machine guns and could carry bombs or external fuel tanks, making it effective in both fighter-escort and ground-attack roles during World War II.
The new kit (48049) is described as “highly detailed” and includes realistic metal surfaces with fine rivet and panel details. It includes four marking options representing aircraft serving with the famous “Duxford Eagles” of the 78th Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force based at RAF Duxford.
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“Massive Collection” of Europa Aircraft Parts, Kits, Spares Offered For Sale
A “massive collection” of Europa aircraft parts, kits, spares, etc. has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Biggest collection of Europa aircraft parts and kits, ever to have been sold off in one collection or individually. Retiring and clearing out everything including 8 Europa fuselages, 14 pairs of Europa wings, and loads of stuff. Airframes are both new and old, some were flying, some only partially built, so a great place to start from.
The Europa is a British two-seat composite kit aircraft designed by Ivan Shaw for economical touring. Typically Rotax-powered, it features removable wings and either a distinctive single-main-wheel undercarriage or conventional tricycle landing gear.
The collection is located in Selby, United Kingdom and is currently available for £15,072.25 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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