Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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WW1 French Pilot Photo Album With 260 Photos Offered For Sale

A “large, 38 x 30cm” WW1 photo album is available for sale. According to the listing, the album contains “260 original WW1 photos, plus 15 loose photos” and belonged to to Adjutant André Marie de Limur 25th Dragoons, later Escadrille N49 and N89.

The album reportedly contains only WW1 photos (1914-16), and starts off with Limur’s service in the Army in 1914 – 15. The listing states (in part):

There are a couple of aircraft photos earlier in the album (Pegoud’s), however its not until we get to photo 86 onwards that photos are of the Limur’s aviation service. However from here onwards almost everything is aviation. Initially, photos seem to be of training, lots of shots of various two seaters types; Voisen, Caudron, Nieuport’s, FBA seaplanes.., fellow pilots, machine gun and gunnery practice etc. However by photo 162, the Limur has clearly been assigned to a fighter squadron and by 166 is the first mention of Escadrille N49. From here onwards the album contents is all N49 with a large number of shots of Nieuport Scouts and the squadron’s fighter pilots; many of whom are named, some of whom are Aces. The is a great number of variation in uniforms and insignia; the pilots coming from different regiments and corps; visiting dignitaries, medals being worn, lots of candid shots of pilots at rest and leisure, crashes, 7 aerial photos, etc. There are some great shots of Nieuport XI’s on the airfields and looks like N49 had several Nieuport XII too, indeed one shot has Limur standing next to one with ‘FOC’ painted on it.

Loose photos also reportedly feature “a couple of” Spad VIIs as well. The album is located in the UK and is currently being offered for £2,195. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay. A previously featured German pilot photo album is also available in a separate listing.

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 16th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #16 Contents:

36 Pages – New Zealand Warbirds Association’s New Bristol Fighter; Craftlab Updates; Avro Student Pilot and Draughtsman: S.V. Setty; Pfalz D.VIII Takes Flight; Spotlight: Air Zoo Sopwith Camel; News Briefs: Fokker D.VII Reproduction Performs Maiden Flight, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Begins Restoration of Thomas-Morse Scout; Products

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Eduard Releases Morane Saulnier Type N Model Kit

Eduard has re-released its 1/48 Morane Saulnier Type N ProfiPACK edition model kit with new decals.

The offering (8095) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts and a painting mask. Six marking options are also included representing MS398, flown by Adj. Jean Marie Dominique Navarre of Escadrille MS 12; MS394, probably from Escadrille MS.12; A.173, flown by 2/Lt. Beauchamp N. Wainwright of 60 Squadron RFC; A.178, flown by Lt. Tone H. P. Bayetto of 24 Squadron RFC; A.122, flown by Lt. Simpson of 60 Squadron RFC and a Type N flown by Sergt. Jean Chaput, Escadrille N 31.

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First Look: Test Build of MENG’s Upcoming 1/32 Fokker F.1/Dr.1 Model Kit

MENG has released a number of photos showing a test build of its upcoming Fokker F.1/Dr.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, The offering (QS-002) 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. As for livery options, it has only been reported that von Richthofen’s machine is included.

According to Scalemates, the model is a rebox of Wingnut Wings’ new tool F.1/Dr.1 offering which, as of this writing, is listed as “in development.” The MENG kit will reportedly be available “soon.”

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“Never Assembled” Surplus 1916 Standard J-1 Offered For Sale

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A 1916 Standard J-1 has been spotted for sale.

Details are limited, but according to the listing the aircraft was war surplus and “never assembled.” Parts for a second airframe are reportedly included.

The machine is currently being offered for $110,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: SDASM Archives / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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For Sale: “WW1 German Pilot Photo Album” With Approx. 240 Images

A “WW1 German pilot photo album” reportedly containing approximately 240 images has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Very large hardbound photo album about 50 x 34 cm, with approximately 240 photos on carton type pages. Photos range in size from 5 x 5cm to very large 35 x 27cm! All photos are very sharp and in great condition. Each page is protected by a clear divider page and this has probably helped keep the photos in such good condition. The content of the album is excellent, though as the photos are not labelled, bar a few faintly in pencil, the unit is not clear though appears to be FA 290b and the photos date from 1918, certainly pilots graves seem to be from this unit and thoses pilots or observer badges that are clear enough, are Bavarian. Continue reading For Sale: “WW1 German Pilot Photo Album” With Approx. 240 Images

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Original WW1 Caudron G.4 Project “With Proved Combat History” Offered For Sale

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An original 1916 Caudron G.4 project “with proved combat history” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

World‘s first multi-engine military aircaft type to enter in service in large scale (1915). Only two other exemplars preserved but in public collections. The last prewar Caudron‘s design. Very good flying characteristics.

The machine is identified as S/N 3143 with pricing available upon request. Offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Drawing: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Triple-Combo Ernst Udet Fokker/Albatros Kit

After quickly selling out following initial release in April, Eduard has once again made available its new, limited edition edition Du doch nicht!! “triple-combo” model kit focused on aircraft flown by German WW1 flying ace Ernst Udet.

The offering (11137) includes Albatros D.V, Fokker Dr.1 and Fokker D.VII (OAW) kits in 1/48 scale with a total of seven marking options. The kit reportedly contains Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched sets, paint masks, a Pour le Mérite pin and a resin cockpit floor, seat and figure.

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Eduard Releases New Fokker D.VII (Albatros) Model Kit

Eduard has released a new 1/72 Fokker D.VII model kit focused on Albatros-built examples of the type.

The product (70134) is offered as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and five marking options.

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2020 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 15th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #15 Contents:

36 pages – Skinning a Camel; Lycoming to Le Rhône: Converting and Flying a Rotary-Powered Fokker Dr.1; Spotlight: TVAL’s New Fokker D.VII; News Briefs: Hiller Aviation Museum’s New Fokker Dr.1 Goes on Display, Brian Coughlin’s Fokker Dr.1 Project, Brian Coughlin’s Sopwith Camel Project; Products

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