Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2021 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 18th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #18 Contents:

36 Pages – Wright Tour Guide: Examining Sites and Artifacts Connected to the Wright Brothers and the Birth of Powered Flight (Part 5); Running the 80 hp Le Rhône 9C; Spotlight: Racette Blériot XI-2; News Briefs: Air Zoo Wright Flyer Returns Home, Petrov Curtiss JN-4 Canuck Project, Golden Age Air Museum SPAD XIII Project Update; Products

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Dual Combo Fokker D.VII Model Kit

Eduard has released a new, limited edition “Fokker Fokker!” dual combo kit representing Fokker D.VII machines produced by the Fokker factory.

The 1/72 offering (2133) includes parts to build two aircraft and reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and resin BMW IIIa and Mercedes D III engines. 12 marking options are also included representing machines flown by Rudolf Berthold, Josef Jacobs (365/18), Harald Auffarth (387/18), Willi Gabriel (286/18), Heinz Küstner, Heinrich Baurose (4301/18), Gotthard Sachsenberg, Friedrich Wilhelm Hippert (505/18), Ltn. d. R. Arthur Laumann (4282/18), Erich Loewenhardt, Ernst Udet (4253/18) and Karl Bolle.

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Loehle Fokker D.VII Ultralight For Sale: “Flies and Runs Great, Less Than 40 hrs TT”

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A Loehle Fokker D.VII Ultralight has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Loehle Fokker DVII.75% scale replica ultralight airplane. Less than 40 hrs TT. Single place ultralight Part 103 (no pilot license needed)
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aviation-interests/ultralights/getting-started-in-ultralight-flying/about-faa-part-103-for-ultralights
It has a Rotax 447 with C gearbox,5 gallon fuel tank, recoil start. Instrument panel includes a dual CHT and EGT gauge, slip-skid indicator, airspeed indicator, altimeter. New David Clark H10 headset and Icom V86.The workmanship and quality of the build is beautiful. Fly’s and runs great. No damage history. For sale or possible trade. Delivery is available and negotiable for expenses within a reasonable distance.

The aircraft is located in Newark, Illinois and is currently being offered for US $9,800, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Very Rare” 160 hp Gnome Rotary WW1 Aircraft Engine Offered For Sale

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A listing offering a “very rare” 160 Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine has been spotted.

The listing states that the engine is “untested and appears to be in good shape.” Additional details are limited, although it is accompanied by a number of detail photos.

The engine is located in Coal Township, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Now Available: “The Flying Machine” Fall 2020 Edition And More!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 17th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #17 Contents:

36 Pages – Building and Flying Fokker D.VII N7756J; Craftlab Updates (Part 2): A Historic Flight; Spotlight: SAM / VAM SPAD VII B9913; News Briefs: Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Opens New Royal Flying Corps Exhibition, Mazer Fokker Dr.1 Project Update, Shaw Sopwith Camel Project Update; Products

We also have two additional new releases, including The Flying Machine 2020 Collection, featuring all four issues released this year, and our new 2021 calendar:

The Flying Machine 2021 Calendar compiles 12 beautiful, full-color photos of early aircraft located around the world, with a focus on some of the outstanding reproductions and restorations that have been featured in The Flying Machine journal during its first four years of publication. The calendar measures approx 11″ x 14″ (closed).

All of our new releases are now available in print and digital format from our online store. Click here to check them out, along with our complete selection of resources!

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Fokker Dr.1 For Sale: “Full Size, High Quality, Only 3 Hrs on Airframe”

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A Fokker Dr.1 reproduction has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Full size flying replica. Built with Ron Sands plans. Only three hours on airframe. Locking tailwheel. Authentic color scheme. High quality build. High time engine O-320-H2AD with Z mod, but good compression.

The aircraft is located in Apple Valley, CA and is currently being offered for $78,500. Continue reading Fokker Dr.1 For Sale: “Full Size, High Quality, Only 3 Hrs on Airframe”

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Full-Scale Nieuport 17 Offered For Sale

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A full-scale Nieuport 17 reproduction is available for sale.

Authentic FULL SCALE Nieuport 17 for sale. AP/IA built. Wooden wings, 4130 tubular steel fuselage. 68 hours TT. Rotec R3600 150hp motor with 19 hours TT since new. Culver mahogany 90″ prop. Adorned in the colors of Lafayette Escadrille ace American Raoul Lufbery. Reproduction Vickers machine gun. Equipped with interchangeable tailwheel and skid. Built from Redfern, Aermacchi and Rozendaal drawings. Radio/headgear receptacle. First flown in 2004.

The aircraft is located in Bardstown, KY and is currently being offered for $59,900. Interested parties can contact owner Ross Walton here. Click below to view additional photos.

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MENG Releases New Tool 1/32 Fokker F.1 / Dr.1 Model Kit

MENG has released their highly anticipated new tool F.1/Dr.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (QS-002) is a boxing of the Wingnut Wings Fokker Triplane kit and is described as “a carefully studied, large scale” model kit “with precise details,” boasting “accurate exteriors, wing structure and realistic fabric covering.” Additional features reportedly include “completely replicated” cockpit interior and engine construction, PE cooling jackets and sights for the machine guns.

Three build options are included, allowing a representation of the Fokker F.1, Dr.1 (Early Production) or Dr.1 (Late Production). The rudder and ailerons can also be installed at selected angles.

Four livery options are reportedly included representing 425/17 flown by Manfred von Richthofen, 103/17 flown by Werner Voss, 206/17 flown by Hermann Göring and 202/17 flown by Walter Göttsch.

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For Sale: 80 Le Rhone-Powered Sopwith Dove “With Many Original Parts”

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An 80 Le Rhone-powered Sopwith Dove (G-EAGA) has been relisted for sale.

The type is a two-seat variant of the Sopwith Pup with dual controls. According to the listing, this example was constructed by Skysport Engineering in 1993 and incorporates some original parts from the Shuttleworth Collection’s Sopwith Pup (which was originally a Dove). It inherited the identity W/O 3004/1, which was first registered to Sopwith in July 1919 as K157 (later G-EAGA).

The airframe reportedly has 12 hrs while the engine has 2.5 hrs since complete overhaul. The current owner has an arrangement with the Shuttleworth Collection of Bedfordshire, England, which houses and maintains the aircraft while also using it in their regular air displays. This agreement can be transferred to the new owner.

Pricing is available upon application. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Homebuilt, Experimental Fokker Monoplane Project Offered For Sale

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A Fokker experimental homebuilt project has been spotted for sale.

The aircraft is labeled as a Fokker D.VI 1/2 (N821-72), although it appears to be based on the Fokker D.VIII. The listing states:

Aircraft was groundlooped and has damage to include both ailerons, left wheel, and elevator tips. Designed originally for a 85 horse Continental. Engine and propeller are not included. Logbooks will come with the aircraft. Wings do fold for trailering.

The machine is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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