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A Hawker Tempest Mk II project has been spotted for sale.
Details are scarce, although the listing states that the project includes an original engine, is almost complete and in “V.G. condition.” Pricing is not mentioned.
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Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 Lockheed F-22 Raptor LEGO model kit.
The offering (BKM8005) consists of 1528 LEGO elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements, custom F-22 pilot minifigure and full-color building instructions. Additional features include working landing gear, posable flaps, elevators, and thrust vectoring nozzles, as well as a detailed cockpit, arresting hook and Gatling gun door. Also included are three opening missile bays and a combat load out that includes two Sidewinders and two AMRAAM missiles, as well as a brick-built display stand.
Click below to check out the product page and a video overview of the new kit.
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A Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (S/N 48423 / N423RS) with “many spare parts” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
Standard WWII military configuration. Seats removed other than radio operator position. In fair condition. Flight deck is in fair condition… Aircraft has been in storage after shipment to Florida from UK. There are spares with the project including tail component, rudders, props, main wings, struts, cowls.
The airframe reportedly has 12049.2 TT, while the Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92S engines each have 650 SOH. The machine is located in New Smyrna, FL and is currently being offered for US $275,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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A 1963 Bell UH-1B (S/N 62-2084 / N832M) described as “restored” and “ready [to] fly on the airshow circuit” has hit the market.
The airframe reportedly has 10,463.6 TTSN, while the T-53-11D engine has 3039.5 TTSN / 1105.5 SMOH. The blades are listing as having amassed 2365.6 and 22,374.5 TSN. The machine is painted in USN markings with “excellent condition” interior restored to stock.
The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for US$190,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.
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The Kent Battle of Britain Museum and the Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project have announced a cooperation to build and display an example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 at the Hawkinge-based museum.
According to the announcements, the museum will be helping to raise the needed funds and each sub assembly will be displayed in their Stuart-Buttle Memorial Hangar as they are built. These displays will “bring the work of the Whirlwind Fighter Project to a wider audience” and provide an opportunity for the public to “expand their knowledge of airframe construction and design.”
The twin-engine, single-seat Whirlwind fighter-bomber was developed in the 1930s and went on to serve in WW2, where it saw use in a variety of roles including bomber escort and ground attack. In addition to Hawker Hurricanes, 263 Squadron was equipped with eight Whirlwinds during the Battle of Britain. It was eventually withdrawn from service in 1943 and succeeded by the Hawker Typhoon. Continue reading Cooperation Announced to Build and Display Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 P7056 “Pride of Yeovil”
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A P-51 project described as a “flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):
Here was a flying experimental homebuilt 80% scale replica of a P-51 Fighter. Two seats. Made the cover of Sport Aviation with a detailed article in 1996. It suffered a landing mishap and needs repairs or rebuilding. All aluminum construction. The original fuselage has many parts that can be used on the nearly finished second new fuselage. Most control surfaces and landing gear are reusable. The 3 blade constant speed propeller has been overhauled. The engine is a Lycoming GO-480 290 HP and is installed in the original fuselage. It will need inspection before further flight. The main part of the project is to build a new wing. Digital wing plans, sheet aluminum for ribs, and wing skins included.
The project is located in SW Washington near Portland, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $25,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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Eduard has released a new ProfiPACK edition P-51D-5 model kit in 1/48 scale.
The offering (82101) is described as focusing on the early production block D-5 variant (without a dorsal fin fillet) and contains pre-painted PE accessories, painting mask and decals for five attractive color schemes.
Liveries reportedly represent S/N 44-13318, “Frenesi” flown by Lt. Thomas L. Hayes Jr. of 364 FS, 357 FG; S/N 44-13322, “Devestating Dottie” flown by John M. Simmons of 317 FS, 325 FG; S/N 44-13606, “Heatwave” flown by Claude J. Crenshaw of 369 FS, 359 FG; and S/N 44-13859, flown by Walter Mullins of 55 FS, 20 FG. Two versions of S/N 44-13321 “Cripes A’Mighty 3rd” flown by George Preddy Jr. of 487 FS, 352 FG are also included.
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Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):
The last one of 12 L-15s, built Mar.8,1949 at Boeing Wichita, KS. This is the only airworthy example of the remaining 7. N4770C was awarded Grand Champion Warbird Post WW II, at Airventure 2017. I received the Gold Wrench Award for the Restoration. Included with the sale of 70C is a 2nd wrecked YL-15, S/N 47-423, lots of new old stock spare parts, the Restricted Aircraft Type Certificate (transferable) & approx 3000 digitized blueprints. Boeing’s last piston, prop, man carrying design. Built for observation, liaison, & forward air control. Family owned since Feb.1954. All trades considered.
The aircraft is located in Wasilla, Alaska. Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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E-Flite has announced the upcoming release of an F-18 Hornet 80mm EDF RC model.
The product is touted as offering “an all-new design with the size, scale details, functional features and performance to deliver an unmatched flying experience.” Equipped with 6S LiPo power, its V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-RPM brushless inrunner motor and 100A ESC “deliver fantastic performance with virtually instantaneous throttle response.”
Extra details reportedly include molded-in panel lines and hatches, removable ordnance and drop tanks, a pilot figure, LED navigation lights, full-flying stabs, operational flaps, retracts and sequenced gear doors. Continue reading E-Flite to Release F-18 Hornet 80mm PNP / BNF RC Model
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Three Fiat G.46 Projects are available for sale or trade. The listing states (in part):
(3) Fiat G.46 Advanced Italian Military Trainers for Sale, Trade, Collaboration. Three fuselages, wings, and engines. Dozens of NOS parts. Hundreds of serviceable parts. Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty tools, and all new sheet aluminum to complete all three projects included in sale. One airplane has most systems as it was when flying to use as blueprint. Hundreds of photographs. Full sets of Parts Manuals and Operators Manuals, records etc… Ideal projects for restoration, Turbine upgrade, Reno Racer?
The projects are located in Battleground, Washington with “offers, trades, museum donation, collaborations” currently being considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.
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