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“Excellent” Condition WW2 Norden Bombsight Offered For Sale

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An example of the Norden bombsight, described as “perhaps the most iconic ww2 aircraft component,” has hit the market.

The artifact is touted as original and in excellent condition, with no noticeable flaws apart from a section of the data plate being marked out. It reportedly comes complete with stand and is located in Santa Rosa, California.

The bombsight is currently being offered for US $7,995.99 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Watch Restored B-52 “Midnight Express” Move to Permanent Home [Video]

Over a four hour period yesterday, the Museum of Flight in Seattle relocated their newly restored B-52 “Midnight Express” to its new, permanent home on the west side of the Museum’s Aviation Pavilion.

As previously reported, the bomber (S/N 59-2584) had been parked outdoors at the museum’s Paine Field facility for 26 years before a $2.2 million restoration effort was launched. The machine will now serve as the centerpiece of a new Vietnam Air War Memorial Park, which is slated to open on May 25, 2019 and will pay tribute to the aircraft of the Vietnam War and honor the service members who flew and supported them.

Click below to check out video of yesterday’s move.

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TVAL Offers Additional WW1 Aircraft, Rotary Engines For Sale

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New Zealand-based aircraft manufacturer The Vintage Aviator, Ltd. has expanded its list of machines for sale, with offerings now including four WW1 aircraft reproductions and two rotary engine types.

In addition to the Hispano-Suiza-powered SE.5a and Le Rhone-powered Sopwith Pup listed in November, TVAL is now offering RAF1a-powered BE.2e G-CJZP, which has amassed a total time of 42 hours, and Bentley B.R.2-powered Sopwith Snipe G-CKBB (pictured above) which represents F2367 of 70 Squadron.

TVAL has also expanded their inventory to include powerplants, and is currently offering a limited number of reproduction 110 hp Le Rhone and 230 hp Bentley B.R.2 rotary engines.

Click here to check out the full aircraft listings, and here for engine listings.

(Top Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons Thanks, Pascal!)

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Eduard Releases First Test Shots of Upcoming New Tool P-51 Kit

Eduard has released the first test shots of their upcoming new tool P-51D Mustang model kit in 1/48 scale.

The company states that they successfully tested the first two of six tools needed for production. The early test provided a “nice result with some flashes, but without shrinkages.” It is expected that the next test will move both tools “very close to production status.”

As previously reported, the kit makes use of “every technological innovation” at Eduard’s disposal and will initially be released as a ProfiPACK edition, followed by limited edition releases that will be theme related.

Check out additional photos below.

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Restoration of Spitfire AA810 Begins

The Spitfire AA810 Project has begun restoration of the PR.IV flown by Alastair “Sandy” Gunn of 1 PRU RAF.

As previously reported, the machine departed RAF Wick in Scotland for a photo reconnaissance mission to Trondheim, Norway on March 5, 1942. During the flight, Gunn was forced to bail out after being shot down by two Messerschmitts of Jagdgruppe Losigkeit near Surnadal. Gunn became a POW and took part in The Great Escape in 1944, but sadly was recaptured and executed.

The remains of the Spitfire were recovered in July, with “some 70% of the aircraft” remaining intact. It will now receive a full restoration to airworthy status and will reportedly incorporate a significant amount of original material. The Project has enlisted Airframe Assemblies to provide CAA Part 21 services and Kennet Aviation for Part 23 and 25 services. Continue reading Restoration of Spitfire AA810 Begins

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“Outstanding, Undamaged” Hawker Sea Fury Project Offered For Sale

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A Hawker Sea Fury project (N59SF S/N 37755) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Great opportunity to purchase a very complete Hawker Fury project. Formerly operated by the Iraqi Air Force the aircraft that was imported into the US in the late 70’s. This is one of the few remaining unrestored airframes and is in outstanding, undamaged condition. The aircraft could be restored to its original Bristol Centaurus engine or converted to R-2800 or R-3350 power.

The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for US $525,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Image: Crown Copyright or Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

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Flight Replicas Provides Update on Upcoming Bf 109 G-6, HA-1112

Flight Replicas has shared an update on their upcoming Rolls Royce-powered HA-1112 Buchon for FSX and P3D.

The developer states that the project is taking “a little longer to complete” as it was decided to do the original Spanish Ejército del Aire version of the aircraft, which are nearing completion. The more modern examples of the aircraft are reportedly “ready for delivery.”

As previously reported, Flight Replicas is also developing a Bf 109 G-6, the “basic” mid-production version of which is now complete. According to the update “the only items remaining are to bring the other versions (eg. early and late production, etc.) up to the same standard.”

If all goes well, release of the new machines “shouldn’t be too long now.”

Click below to check out new, WIP screenshots of the Buchon.

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“Museum Quality” Ryan PT-22 Offered For Sale

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Ryan PT-22 N46503 (S/N 1290) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine has an airframe TTSN of 2,887 hrs, while the Kinner R-55 engine has 196 hrs SMOH by Antique Aero Engines. Additional features reportedly include a King KY-97A Nav/Comm (hidden), PTT Intercom, ELT, as well as “new wing spars at time of restoration.”

The aircraft is located in central Florida and is available for $97,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: SDASM Archives [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons)

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Kermit Weeks Unboxes BF 109 Project, Reveals “Big Decision” About Restoration [Video]

Fantasy of Flight founder Kermit Weeks has released a new video featuring the unboxing of a Bf 109 project he acquired from 109 restoration specialist Don Bradshaw in recent years.

The crate reportedly contains a wrecked Bf 109 downed in WW2 and is a “project waiting to be restored.” The video shows Kermit and his crew unpacking the crate, going through the contents and revealing a “big decision” about the restoration.

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Static 1966 Bell UH-1H Huey Offered For Sale

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A 1966 Bell UH-1H Huey helicopter (S/N 66-1080) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The helicopter has been restored to static display condition that can be placed at a museum or used for parades, it does come with transmission and rotor components but it does not include the engine ,42 deg gear box and shafts as they are not needed for static display. The helicopter is currently 95% completed and will be finished by the time the listing ends so, the helicopter will be sold ready for display, there will be nothing that the buyer will need to do except the installation of the blades…

The listing also states, “this helicopter is for static purposes only, most of its components are not airworthy. To include transmission, blades,main and tail rotor components.” It is located in Tampa, Florida and is currently being offered for US $62,000, although the seller notes that “other aircraft and cash” will be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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