Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Avro Vulcan In Scale: An Essential Resource For Modelers

Coming soon from Fonthill Media and author Geoff Coughlin is Avro Vulcan: Cold War Aircraft in Scale, which will no doubt be a must for fans of the iconic British bomber.

The Avro Vulcan, arguably the best known of the British ‘V-Bombers’, was an integral part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. During the Cold War several RAF squadrons were equipped with Vulcans, including some assigned to Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) sorties to counter immediately any threat launched by the Soviet Union. The Vulcan was also suited to conventional bombing missions. In 1982, in Operation Black Buck during the Falklands War, Vulcan B.2s carried out the longest-ranged bombing raids in history up to that time.

Cold War Aircraft in Scale: Avro Vulcan contains extensive photographs and profiles, unique reference materials and detailed step-by-step scale model builds in all the main scales: everything you need to inspire, inform and instruct you in your creation of a showpiece replica of this iconic Cold War bomber.

The 160 page paperback publication is currently available for pre-order with release set for March 30.

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1978 Cessna 310R Project For Sale: “Always Hangared”

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A 1978 Cessna 310R project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1978 Cessna 310R Twin Engine Tail N821BT has always been hangered. Serial 310R1298. Currently it is out of annual. Last flown in 2015. We have all the logbooks. 100-150 engine hours & 520hp. The service people say the cylinders need to be replaced on all engines. Owner says they were told that the engine do still run…Always hangared… Sold with FAA Bill of Sale.

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

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English Electric Canberra B.2 WJ640 Takes Center Stage With New Tool Airfix Kit

Another new tool Airfix release slated for 2026 is a new tool English Electric Canberra B.2 in 1/72 scale.

The kit (A05065) chronicles the service of B.2 airframe WJ640 from 1968 to its retirement in 1981, showcasing the evolving RAF Canberra paint schemes of the era. It was designed based on Lidar scans and original drawings of the full-size aircraft, as well as research input from the Canberra Heritage Trust.

In addition to three livery options worn by WJ640, it will include over 170 parts, detailed cockpit and bomb bay and representation of 1000lb bombs. It is currently slated for release sometime this summer. Click below to check out newly released renderings.

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1978 Mooney M20K 231 For Sale: “Needs Absolutely Nothing”

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A 1978 Mooney M20K 231 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The aircraft is based at KTVR and has been flown regularly on trips to the Florida coast, North Carolina, and throughout the mountains of Colorado, as well as Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. She flies exceptionally well and has never let us down—anywhere, anytime. That reliability is a true testament to the meticulous maintenance this aircraft has received. This is a turnkey airplane that needs absolutely nothing. Simply get in, fire up, and go fly with confidence and enthusiasm!

The aircraft is located in Tallulah, Louisiana and is currently available for US $199,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Into the Nuclear Cloud: A Cold War Pilot’s Story

Coming soon from Air World and author Robin Adams is Flying Through a Nuclear Cloud: Twenty Years on the Frontline During the Cold War, which tells the unusual story of a frontline navigator who flew on Canberra, Shackleton and F4 Phantom squadrons between 1954 and 1974 as well as his involvement with nuclear weapon testing in 1956 and 1958.

It was during his time on Canberras that, in 1955, volunteers were called for ‘An Interesting Overseas Tour’. Robin Adams put his hand up. The task was to collect samples resulting from nuclear explosions. This, however, was only revealed to the volunteers after they had arrived in Australia.

On 19 June 1956 that Robin, then the navigator of Canberra WH976, took off from the RAAF Perth. Along with his pilot, Robin was about to be involved in the second and final nuclear test under Operation Mosaic – both explosions taking place at the Montebello Islands.

In 1957 Robin joined Coastal Command flying the Avro Shackleton. After this interlude, a year later he was back nuclear testing. This time it was at Christmas Island in the Pacific, with the awesome megaton H bombs of Operation Grapple Z. His task was to collect weather data and clear shipping from the potential danger areas. From 1963-1966 Robin was on 31 Squadron which, equipped with Canberra PR.7s, was stationed in Germany and tasked with day and night low-level photo reconnaissance. It was during this time that he was involved in a serious aircraft accident following a single engine approach at night.

By 1969 the front-line days were over for the Canberra, and Robin was posted onto the F4 Phantom as a Flight Commander on 14 Squadron. The squadron’s primary role was all-weather tactical nuclear weapon delivery to targets in East Germany, secondary roles being ground attack and air defence. Crews stood Quick Reaction Alert for twenty-four hour stretches, twice a month, in a hut, with a nuclear weapon loaded on the aircraft parked outside. Robin’s nuclear journey had gone full circle.

The 256 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for March 30.

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Fouga Magister For Sale: “Complete Jet, Gift Price”

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A Fouga Magister has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

As is where is. You can hire me to disassemble if you want and transport it on my custom built fouga moving trailer for an additional cost, or come spend a day or two of work, and fly it out. This is a complete jet I flew it about 18 months ago. It’s mechanically pretty good but cosmetically needs a lot of love, radios work but are old… This is a gift price for someone to get into their first classic jet. Located in Ridgeland South Carolina. Hell of a Price…

The aircraft is currently available for US $19,999. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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From Biplanes to Jets: The RAF’s Long Watch in the Far East

Newly released from author Steve Bond and Grub Street Publishing is RAF Boys in the Far East: True Tales of the RAF in India, South East Asia and Hong Kong.

For 82 years the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which in 1918 became the Royal Air Force (RAF), maintained a permanent military aviation presence in the Far East. Throughout that time a huge variety of squadrons, flying many different aircraft types, together with all the necessary operational, technical and administrative support, took on all that was asked of them. The first RFC units arrived in India in 1915. RAF India grew substantially in the interwar period and throughout World War Two. Various changes in the command structure finally saw the creation of the Far East Air Force (FEAF) in June 1949, covering South East Asia and Hong Kong. In the 1960s the UK government decided to withdraw all forces East of Suez and on 31 October 1971 the FEAF disbanded and most UK forces withdrew from Singapore at this time. The last RAF unit to leave the region was 28 Squadron flying. They had been operating Whirlwind and Wessex helicopters in Hong Kong until the territory was handed back to China in 1997. RAF Boys in the Far East illustrates what it was like for those air and ground crew who were there by telling their stories in their own words, supported by explanation of the situations at the time and photographs primarily drawn from veterans’ own collections. The stories are as varied as the locations, the units and the personnel; everyday operations, exercises, triumph and tragedy, off duty time, and of course, the humour for which the RAF is renowned. Chapters focus on differing aircraft roles and their operations, including emphasis on the war years in India and Burma, and the Singapore era with actions such as Operation Firedog and the Indonesian Confrontation. Today those veterans who look back on their time served in the FEAF do so with a great deal of pride, and rightly so. This is their story.

The 256 page book is available in hardcover, Kindle and audiobook editions.

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Airfix Announces New Tool Phantom FG.1 With Extensive Details

As part of their 2026 range, Airfix will be releasing a new tool McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (A12015) will boast over 270 parts, including slide molded jet intakes to capture detail on all sides; a comprehensive weapons fit with Skyflash missiles, RN 2-inch rocket pods, Sidewinder missiles, 1000lb bombs as well as external fuel tanks; an extended nose undercarriage leg option and a detailed cockpit / ejector seats. Additional features include modeler aids such as molded paint marks for undercarriage apertures and integral flat tabs on fuselage parts for clamp location to enhance the build experience. Three marking options are also included representing the Royal Navy dark blue scheme of the period.

The kit is currently slated for release sometime this summer. Click below to check out newly released renders.

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1971 Grumman AA-1A For Sale: ” Turn Key and Ready to Go”

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A 1971 Grumman AA-1A has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1971 Grumman AA-1A N9464L, S/N AA1A-0264, TTAF 2292.23. SMOH 569.33 Lycoming O-320-B2B S/N L-6873-39 160HP STC with Gross Weight Increase 1560 lbs. SPOH 185.83 Sensenich 74DM-6062 S/N A43982. Useful load 437 pounds. Annual due 12/2026. IFR 91.411/91.413 Check Due 01/2028. ELT Due 12/2026. NO Damage History. NO Liens. Logbooks missing prior to 1994…. Recent annual included new vacuum pump, ELT batteries, ADS-B, and a new Concorde RG35AXC. This airplane is turn key and ready to go. 135 knots on 9gph. These make for amazing trainers, or jump in and go almost as fast as an RV for a fraction of the price in a certified airplane. Also comes with the rear child’s bench seat.

The aircraft is located Bardstown, KY in and is currently available for $49,995 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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2012 Renegade Falcon For Sale: “Fresh Annual, Always Hangared”

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A 2012 Renegade Falcon has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 2012 Renegade Falcon is a factory-manufactured SLSA (Special Light Sport Aircraft) that represents a top-tier blend of performance, efficiency, and advanced construction. Built with complete carbon fiber and Kevlar construction and stressed to +6/-3 Gs, this Falcon is powered by a Lycoming IO-233-B2A fuel-injected engine with electronic ignition, a Vetterman crossover exhaust, and a two-blade Prince carbon fiber propeller, producing 124 horsepower. Performance is outstanding with a 1700 fpm solo climb rate, 1500 fpm with a passenger, and a 120-knot cruise, all while burning just 7 GPH in climb and 4–5 GPH in cruise, making it extremely economical to operate. The aircraft has 328 total hours, has always been hangared, and the annual inspection has just been completed at a cost of $1,450. Avionics include a new Dynon 10.56” SkyView HDX, Dynon autopilot panel, Dynon intercom, Garmin SL40 comm, fan-cooled iPad mount, and full backup gauges for altitude, airspeed, and climb rate. The 46-inch-wide cabin—wider than a Cessna 172—features a center console with throttle and mixture controls and a full bubble canopy offering exceptional visibility. Additional highlights include removable wings and horizontal stabilizer for transport and a proven airframe originally produced by Corvus Aviation in Hungary (known in Europe as the Corvus Phantom) and completed in the U.S. by Renegade Light Sport Aviation. A refined, high-performance Light Sport Aircraft with excellent handling, efficiency, and pedigree.

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

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