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B-24 Liberator Project Offered For Sale

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A Consolidated Vultee B-24 Liberator project has hit the market.

The listing describes the project as “LB-30. Wrecked, needs complete restoration.” Additional details are scarce, although a number of photos are included.

The project is located in Utica, Florida and is currently being offered for US $175,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Under Development for P3DV4.4+: “Most Detailed, Hi-Definition” C-47 Ever

On June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven announced an upcoming Douglas C-47 for P3DV4.4+ which will focus on “That’s all Brother” – the C-47 that led the armada of Skytrains across the English Channel to Normandy on June 6, 1944.

The developer states that this will be their “most challenging and rewarding project to date” as the team is planning to make the offering “the most detailed, Hi-Definition models of this aeroplane ever produced.” Features will reportedly include: Continue reading Under Development for P3DV4.4+: “Most Detailed, Hi-Definition” C-47 Ever

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For Sale: “Flying Regularly, Always Hangared” Stearman PT-17

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A 1943 Stearman PT-17 is available for sale. The listing states:

REBUILD FEBRUARY 2013 S.M.O.H. 325 HOURS ELECTRIC STARTER/ALT. RED LINE BRAKES FLYING REGULARY KING 155 I/COMM KR76 TRANSPONDER ALWAYS HANGARED CONTINENTAL R670-5 220H.P.ALL CYLINDERS OVER 70/80 S.T.C. SMOKE AND TAIL HOOK JUNE 2019 ANNUAL INSPECTION IN PROGRESS

The aircraft is located in Miami, Florida and is currently available for US $69,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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First Look: Airfix’s Upcoming Vickers Wellington GR Mk.VIII

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of a 1/72 Vickers Wellington GR Mk.VIII, a type which was “specifically built for Coastal Command duties and equipped with new equipment designed to detect and destroy U-Boats.”

The upcoming kit (A08020) is reportedly based on the new tool Wellington Mk.IA/C (A08019) released last year and will include additional part frames for the GR Mk.VIII variant. Newly released 3D CAD images show the installation of some of the additional parts including Leigh Lights – which are described as “a fascinating aspect of the air war during WWII and one which made a significant contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic.”

Two different versions of the variant can be represented, including HX379 of 172 Squadron, which includes a “the full antenna array which was a feature of the ASV Mk.II radar equipment installation and has the front turret removed and glazed over.” The second livery option represents HX485 of 38 Squadron, which displays the full ASV Mk.II radar antenna array but retains its front turret.

The new Wellington GR Mk.VIII is currently slated for release in September. Click below to check out additional images.

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MiG-21UM Cockpit For Sale: “Museum Quality, Autographed by Ace Pilots”

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A “museum quality,” two-seat MiG-21UM cockpit section “autographed by Ace pilots” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

MiG-21UM 9354. It spent half of its life in the Warsaw pact then the last half with NATO. It is autographed by US Air Force Ace “Chuck DeBellevue and US Navy ace” Duke” Cunningham, both of whom gave presentations with the cockpit. Photos are included of them both signing the cockpit and of DeBellevue sitting in the cockpit. The cockpit interior is in beautiful and original condition

The cockpit is described as including a custom built metal stand with caster wheels, a boarding stair platform, an original Polish MiG-21 boarding ladder, an original Polish MiG-21 nose intake cover, white LED cockpit floodlights for museum settings and more.

The cockpit is located in Enid, Oklahoma and is currently being offered for US $23,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Microsoft Announces Revival of Flight Simulator, Releases Trailer [Video]

In an exciting development, Microsoft has announced the revival of their Flight Simulator with a new trailer that gives us a glimpse of “the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises.”

Beyond what the video offers, details are currently scarce. However, the new incarnation is described as offering highly detailed and stunning aircraft ranging from light planes to wide-body jets which operate in “an incredibly realistic world.” Flight plans and flying will reportedly be available anywhere on the planet with a focus on “the authenticity of flying and visually stunning environments.”

By revamping our tech, working in close collaboration with the community and pursuing the best partnerships across the industry, we intend to deliver the best-in-class flight simulation experience.

The release will reportedly be available for “Windows 10 with Xbox Game Pass in 2020, and coming to Xbox One at a later date.” Click below to check out the new trailer.

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“Complete” DC-3/C-47 Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A DC-3C / C-47 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

No engines, but feather tip props, engine mounts, and cowlings are included. Airplane is complete other than the engines with additional spare parts. Serial No. 20190, Former registration N95460. TTAF 26256 hrs. Airframe has been rebuilt once, Complete logs, manuals and x-rays. Has been on a 121 cert. in the past. Payloader configuration. Has been Alaska airplane 40 plus years, no corrosion.

The aircraft is located in central Alaska with an approximate price being listed as “$80,000 some negotiable.” Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Airfix Releases New Tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (A05135) was developed with the aid of “a vast collection of research materials, original drawings and photographs relating to Spitfire production” as well as computer base model shape data from their Spitfire Mk.1 kit released in 2014.

Two liveries are included which represent TZ112 and NH902 VC-P ‘Lazy Lady V’, flown by Squadron Leader James Bernard Prendergast of 414 Squadron, RCAF.

Product Page ($29.99)

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For Sale: Yak-3U Reno Veteran With Multiple FAI World Records

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Yak-3U VH-YOV “SteadFast” is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Current holder of multiple FAI world records in speed and climb. A Reno veteran with the Unlimited Silver title in 2012. SteadFast has spent the last six years Down Under, performing on the airshow circuit. Fitted with a set of Sanders Smoke Generators, coupled with its blistering performance, makes SteadFast the ultimate airshow weapon. Built new in 2005, SteadFast was the last Yak built in the Yakovlev factory. 225 TTSN. Engine 170 TTSMO, Prop 125 TTSMO. New Garmin G5, GTR220, AR660 & PM1200.

The aircraft is located in Manly, Q Australia and is availble for $479,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Eduard Releases New Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R2 Model Kit

Eduard has released its New Generation ProfiPACK edition Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8/R2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82145) reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photoetched parts, a painting mask and Eduard decals with marking options for five aircraft. Liveries represent W. Nr. 682929 of 5./JG301 as well as aircraft flown by Adalbert Koch of 6./JG 300, Karl Spenst, 8./ JG 300, Gerhard Schröder of II.(Sturm)/JG 4 and Hans Weik of 10.(Sturm)/ JG 3.

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