New from Valiant Wings Publishing and author Richard A. Franks is The Bristol Beaufighter: A Complete Guide To Bristol’s Hard-hitting Twin: 26, a fully updated and expanded edition with 86 more pages plus plans.

The book focuses on the legendary Bristol Beaufighter, a British twin-engine World War II combat aircraft originally developed from the Beaufort bomber and best known as a powerful night fighter. Its heavy cannon armament, radar-equipped versions, and later use in strike and anti-shipping roles made it one of the RAF’s most versatile warplanes.

This twenty-sixth book in our much-acclaimed series contains 264 pages (plus scale plans) packed with vital information that no active modeller and RAF enthusiast should be without.

Contents include: walk-around images and technical diagrams; camouflage and markings; modelling information; historical photographs; colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana; lineart and 3D isometric views by Chris Sandham-Bailey & Wojciech Sankowski; kit builds by Steve A. Evans and Libor Jekl; scale plans.

Click below to check out the product page and sample pages.

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Recently released from MDesign Scale Models an LFG Roland D.II in 1/48 scale.

The D.II was a German World War I single-seat fighter that looked sleek and advanced for its day, but was not particularly successful in front‑line service. Its performance and handling characteristics were considered inferior to contemporary fighters, which led to many aircraft being reassigned away from the most intense combat zones.

The new, 3D printed kit is described as “highly detailed” and employs high‑quality ABS‑like photopolymer resin, which provides “crisp surface detail and improved durability compared to standard resin prints.” It also includes steel structural reinforcement rods to ensure strength and proper geometry. It also features painting masks and decals with marking options for three aircraft: Jasta 25 (Imperial German Air Service), Bulgarian Aeroplane School and 1st Aeroplane Detachment (Bulgarian).

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A 2021 Air Tractor AT-802 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 2021 Air Tractor AT-802 (N898FB, s/n 602-1260) is a professionally maintained and fully equipped agricultural aircraft built for high-performance aerial application. Powered by a PT6A-65AG engine paired with a Hartzell HC-B5MP-3F constant-speed reversing propeller, this aircraft currently shows 3,521.5 total time on both airframe and engine. It is outfitted with a complete 3-inch spray system, including large streamlined lowered 1-3/4-inch aluminum booms, a 3-inch bottom loading valve, Weath-Aero pump fan, and an 800-gallon fiberglass hopper, making it ready for immediate field operation. Additional features include a pump shut-off valve, 4-piston brakes, electronically operated high-lift flaps, engine ram air induction, and a 300-amp starter-generator. The aircraft is equipped for both day and night operations with strobe lights, night working lights, nose-mounted taxi lights, and advanced instrumentation including altitude gyro and fuel flowmeter. Comfort and usability are enhanced with air conditioning, cabin heater, windshield washer and wiper, and turn windows. It also includes an 18-gallon rinse tank and MVP50 engine monitor… This aircraft has a current annual, zero hours since HSI, CT vane overhaul, recent annual inspection, starter-generator overhaul, and propeller IRAN, reflecting a high level of maintenance and readiness. Complete logs and additional information are available upon request, making this an excellent opportunity for operators seeking a turnkey AT-802.

The aircraft is located in Star City, AR with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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.