The third revised and expanded installment in a four volume series on Air Battles over the Baltic 1941 is scheduled for release shortly from Helion and Company and author Mikhail Timin.
Volume 3 of Air Battles Over the Baltic 1941 turns to the Luftwaffe and the German preparations for Operation Barbarossa, examining in unprecedented detail the aerial build-up to the invasion of the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941. Drawing extensively upon German and Russian archival sources, Mikhail Timin reconstructs the strategic planning, reconnaissance operations and combat deployments that shaped the opening hours of the war in the Baltic theatre.
The volume examines the composition and disposition of Luftwaffe forces assembled against the Baltic Special Military District, including bomber, fighter and reconnaissance formations tasked with achieving immediate air superiority. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the secretive Rowehl reconnaissance units, whose pre-war aerial intelligence-gathering operations over Soviet territory enabled the Germans to identify Soviet airfields, infrastructure and troop concentrations in remarkable detail. [continue reading…]
Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition PBY-5A Catalina model kit in 1/48 scale.
The PBY-5A was used as an amphibious patrol bomber in WW2 and was known for its long range, endurance, and versatility in roles like submarine hunting, convoy escort, search-and-rescue, and night attack. It was one of the most important Allied maritime aircraft of the war and could operate from both water and land thanks to its retractable landing gear.
The upcoming release will include Revell plastic parts, PE parts, five marking options and resin upgrades including wheels, exhausts, and antenna mounts. It is currently slated for release in July. Click below to check out livery profiles.
A 1968 Mooney M20C has been spotted for sale.
According to the listing the aircraft has 7,378 total airframe hours and a Lycoming O-360 (180 hp) with 511 hours since major overhaul (2019). It features modern paint and a gray leather interior, upgraded windows and one-piece windshield, O&N bladder fuel tanks, and a recently installed (May 2025) BendixKing AeroCruze 100 digital autopilot with altitude hold and level mode. It cruises around 160 mph at ~8.5 GPH with 52 gallons capacity.
The aircraft has complete logs and a current annual (through Dec 2026) but is being sold as a repairable project due to a minor runway excursion caused by a broken nose gear steering rod that led to propeller tip contact—no structural, firewall, or engine damage reported—requiring steering rod replacement, prop repair/replacement, and standard prop-strike inspections; radios are removed but wiring and trays remain installed.
The aircraft is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and is currently available for US $29,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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Airfix recently released a Typhoon twin pack model kit containing a Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 “Moggy” and Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib in 1/72 scale.
The offering (A40001) boasts 117 pieces and D-Day liveries for each aircraft. The Hawker Typhoon representing 1944 No.257 (Burma) Squadron and the Eurofighter Typhoon representing ZJ913 of the RAF Typhoon Display Team from the 2024 season.
The striking design on Typhoon FGR.4 ZJ913 was inspired by the RAF No.257 (Burma) Squadron Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, piloted by Officer Denzil Jenkins during the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944, featuring the iconic black and white identification stripes that were a hallmark of Allied aircraft over Normandy on D-Day. This was a brilliant move by the RAF PR team, and this aircraft captivated millions during the subsequent airshow season, at commemorative events in both the UK and France, and during a successful Canadian tour.
The kits are rated as level 2 builds, making them ideal for modelers ages 8 and above.
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A 1977 Beechcraft Baron 58TC turboprop project has been spotted for sale.
According to the listing, the aircraft began as a 1977 Beechcraft Baron 58TC (S/N TK46) with 1,531 hours total time and no damage history, later converted into an experimental single‑engine turbine “Czechmate” (N1NF) after being acquired via lien auction in 1989 with full FAA chain of title. The build replaces the twin piston configuration with a 750 HP Walter M601D turboprop, incorporating extensive structural modifications inspired by Beech’s factory Lightning prototypes, including a custom engine mount, reinforced nose structure, and high-quality carbon fiber cowling with advanced induction and cooling systems. The airframe retains the strengthened 58TC features (6200 lb gross weight, extended fuel capacity, heavy-duty landing gear, and corrosion-proofed structure) and includes a 5-blade reversible prop, deice systems, air conditioning, KFC200 autopilot, and complete interior. The project is largely complete with major fabrication finished, but requires engine overhaul, fuel cells, paint, avionics, and final assembly, and is offered with molds, tooling, spare parts, and documentation as a high-performance turbine conversion project capable of 250+ knot cruise.
The aircraft is located in Hastings, Florida and is currently available for US $169,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.
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Arma Hobby has released the first test sprue shots for their completely new tool F4F-3 Wildcat in 1/72 scale.
The company states that even at this stage the surface details, engineering breakdown and overall quality of the sprues align with their design goals. They reflect the F4F-3’s non-folding wings and different placement of the two wing-mounted machine guns compared to later Wildcats. They also include redesigned landing gear making the characteristic Wildcat arrangement much easier to assemble, a complete set of characteristic air intakes for different production variants, two variants of engine cowling and bombs used by VMF-211 Marines on Wake Island and by some U.S. Navy carrier squadrons.
As previously reported, the offering (70090) represents the early Wildcat from the opening months of the Pacific War and is made from completely new molds created specifically for this version. It includes plastic parts, canopy and wheel masks, and a 3D print digital file containing seat with harness, exhaust pipes, landing gear opening mechanism chains, cockpit control lever set, and gun barrels. Decals are also included with marking options for three aircraft: “F-5”, VF-2, USS Lexington, flown by Lt. Albert O. Vorse Jr.; BuNo 4019 “211-F-11”, VMF-211; “F-13”, VF-3, USS Lexington.
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A Cessna 210 L Centurion has been spotted for sale. The listing states:
1976 Cessna 210 L Centurion 6 seat single engine aircraft, retractable gear, fuel injected engine, good shape, paint is 3.5/5, registered in Canada, 4400 total time.
The aircraft is located in Grande Prairie, Canada and is currently available for US $185,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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Today, Revell announced “Project Harrier” which will see the development of a new tool “state-of-the-art” Hawker Siddeley Harrier model kit in 1/32 scale.
As a new twist, Revell will be bringing modelers along on the development journey with a behind-the-scenes look at the process via blog posts, monthly YouTube updates, etc. Work began in late March with setup, including aligning scans and creating the cross-sectional planes that the designer uses to create the “skeleton” model. In addition to the aircraft itself, the company will be developing a separate engine and display trolley for inclusion with the kit.
To date, the development team has gathered data from Harriers based at RAF Wittering Heritage Centre and Gatwick Aviation Museum. Release is planned for Autumn 2027.
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A Piper Mojave PA-31P project has been spotted for sale.
According to the listing, the aircraft features air conditioning, de-ice, Garmin avionics (GMX 200, GNS 430 WAAS, GTX 335, GDL 69A), weather radar, autopilot, and a well-kept leather interior. It is being sold as a project aircraft after a catastrophic left engine failure (thrown rod destroyed the engine, damaged cowling, and caused minor wing impact), with no core value remaining for the damaged engine. A documented Part 145 repair estimate of about $100,000 includes a replacement low-time Lycoming and full return-to-service, presenting an opportunity to acquire a typically mid-$300K-class aircraft at a significantly reduced entry cost, either as-is or for restoration by a qualified buyer.
The aircraft is located in Tustin, California and is currently being offered for US $199,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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More 2027 calendars are starting to hit the market as we move towards the second half of the year, and today we are featuring two of them focused entirely on the iconic Spitfire.
The first brings together a striking collection of historical photography from Imperial War Museum collections, offering glimpses of the heroic people who made up the Squadrons, and an example of the poster art of the time. Also featured is Duxford’s Spitfire Mk Ia N3200, which was recovered and restored before returning to the air in 2014. Each photo is accompanied by informative text and a datepad features previous and next month’s views.
The second Spitfire calendar is offered by Avonside Publishing Ltd and showcases the aviation photography of Darren Harbar. It features a large Monday start grid for entering important dates as well as a multilingual grid (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish). It measures 11.6″ x 23.2″ (295mm x 590mm) open.
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