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Adorned in New Livery, Albatros D.Va Arrives in UK Following Rebuild

The WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust has posted a progress report on the rebuild of Albatros D.Va G-WAHT.

The reproduction, formerly ZK-TGY, was a regular performer on the UK Airshow Circuit in 2015-2016 and was originally constructed by The Vintage Aviator Ltd. of New Zealand, which also carried out the recent work. As seen above, it initially appeared in the colors of the machine flown by Paul Baumer of Jasta 5, however it has been repainted to represent D.2263, flown by Otto Kissenbert of Royal Bavarian Jasta 23b.

The Albatros arrived at The Shuttleworth Collection in Bedfordshire, UK last week and is currently undergoing reassembly. It is expected to remain at the location until the process of obtaining a flight permit is complete.

Click below to check out a series of recent photos.

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1940 Boeing Stearman N2S-2 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman N2S2 N59463 has hit the market. The listing states:

Aircraft total time 1310.9 hours, Current engine R-680. 448.9 hours. Current annual expires 12/2018. 2B-20 ground adjustable propeller. ACK E01 ELT. King KT76A transponder, PR 850 blind encoder. King KY 196/VHF transceiver. Also has intercom. Aircraft has alternator and electric starter. A zero time spare R-680 is also available as a package. Price of airplane and spare engine 100k

The aircraft is located in Snohomish, Washington and is currently being offered for $75,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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De Havilliand Mosquito HJ711 Performs Successful Engine Test in Lincolnshire [Video]

On September 19, Tony Agar’s de Havilland Mosquito NF.II HJ711 performed a successful run of its port engine at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.

As previously reported, the aircraft was built at Hatfield in 1943 and went on to serve with 141 and 169 Squadrons, scoring the latter’s first kill on January 30, 1944 when pilot Squadron Leader J.A.H. Cooper downed a Bf 110 over Berlin. Following the war, HJ711’s forward fuselage was transferred to RAF Air Training Command at Chingsford before the nose section resurfaced at the Reflectaire Museum in Blackpool. Agar acquired the remains in 1971 and began a long term restoration to taxiing condition using components of PF498, VA878, NT616, and RS715.

The machine spent many years at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, York before the decision was made to relocate it to Lincolnshire, which has additional facilities available to complete restoration work.

Click below to check out videos of Wednesday’s test.

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“Very Rare” Avro Lancaster Gun Turret Offered For Sale

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An item described as a “very rare original” Avro Lancaster mid upper gun turret has hit the market. The listing states:

Aluminium parts in good condition considering its age, sadly the perspex sections have been broken but enough left to make templates if required. Perfect for a turret restoration as the frame is in good condition and complete. Built by Nash and Thompson, I haven’t cleaned the manufacturers plate too much as it seems to have suffered worse from corrosion and I don’t want to damage it. It is quite large, approx 1.8m wide.

The turret is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom and is being offered for £2,250 (or about US $2,981.93), although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hangar 9 to Release 20cc, 1/6 P-51D RC Model

Hangar 9 has announced the upcoming release of a P-51D Mustang 20cc, 69.5″ ARF (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) RC model.

The aircraft (HAN2820) is described as “expertly constructed” from lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood with “finely detailed, satin-finish covering” offering “scale nomenclature, panel lines, and more.” Additional features reportedly include a detailed cockpit with 3D instrument panel, an “expertly painted” pilot bust, retract ready fixed landing gear with 4″ wheels / realistic shock-absorbing struts, functional flaps, scale control surface hinge lines, gear doors, wing guns and antenna, optional-use wing pylons with removable drop tanks and two marking options representing “Geraldine” or “Sky Bouncer.”

The model is currently available for pre-order with the next shipment expected in early October.

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World’s Only Airworthy YL-15 Scout Offered For Sale Along With Spare Parts, Blueprints

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An extremely rare, post-WW2 Boeing YL-15 Scout (N4770C) has hit the market. The listing states:

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. Be the next caretaker!

The machine is currently hangared at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: J. S. Bond from Wikimedia Commons)

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Dora Wings Releases First Renderings of 1/48 Seversky P-35

Dora Wings has released the first renderings of a new Seversky P-35 that is reportedly being developed in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, there seems to be no additional details about the kit, so kit contents, liveries, pricing and a release date remain a mystery. Click below to check out additional images.

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Tamiya Announces Development of New Tool Spitfire Mk. 1 Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the development of a new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1, open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out a recently released rendering.

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Fighter Escort Wings P-51 Project Offered For Sale

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A Fighter Escort Wings Replica P-51D Mustang has hit the market. The product description states (in part):

FEW P51D Mustang, 2/3 size replica, composite construction. Almost ready for sign-off. Taxi tested. Experienced builders wish to sell as a project rather than as flying aircraft. Airframe largely complete, and primed ready for topcoat. All systems installed and functional. Some minor finish details and avionics to be completed. Weight & balance as per specifications. Engine 383 cu.in. Chevrolet bowtie cast iron small block stroker, professionally built by experienced race-engine builder.

The machine is reportedly equipped with an “actual P-51 electrical panel” while offering “exceptional workmanship throughout.” It is located in Hillsboro, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $165,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Gloster Meteor FR.9 Model Kit

Airfix has released their new Gloster Meteor FR.9 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The FR.9 was based on the F.8 fighter variant and served as an armed reconnaissance machine, equipped with an elongated nose housing a Williamson F.24 camera as well as external wing and ventral fuel tanks for increased range.

The new kit (A09188) is reportedly based on the new tool F.8 kit (A09182) released in 2016 and comes with two livery options representing WL263 of 208 Squadron and WB116/G of 2 squadron.

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