Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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Siddeley Puma-Powered DH.9 E8894 Performs First Post-Restoration Flight

The Historic Aircraft Collection has announced the first post-restoration flight of de Havilland DH.9 E8894/G-CDLI.

As previously reported, the aircraft is one of two DH.9s discovered in an elephant stable in India and restored over a 15 year period by Guy Black’s Retrotec workshop in East Sussex, England. While the first example (D-5649) was rebuilt for static display at the Imperial War Museum, this second DH.9 was restored to airworthy status and is powered by the only airworthy Siddeley Puma engine in the world. The aircraft is owned by Retrotec’s sister company Aero Vintage and operated by Historic Aircraft Collection.

The flight was reportedly conducted yesterday from the Imperial War Museum’s Duxford airfield with pilot Dodge Bailey at the controls. It lasted 30 minutes and was described as “trouble free.”

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2019 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 11th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #11 Contents:

36 Pages – Wright Tour Guide: Examining Sites and Artifacts Connected to the Wright Brothers and the Birth of Powered Flight (Part 3); Spotlight: Woodall / MAPS Air Museum Sopwith Triplane; Brussel Sprout (NZ Warbirds Association Bristol Scout); News Briefs: Pima Air and Space Museum Sopwith Camel Project, Newly Restored Thomas-Morse S-4B Goes on Display; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history.

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Restored, Airworthy Standard J-1 Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

An airworthy Standard J-1 (N4732W / S/N T-4732) has hit the market. The listing states that the airframe has been fully restored to exacting original condition and has amassed 20 hours since restoration while the 150 hp Hispano Suiza A engine has 20 hours since major overhaul.

The aircraft is located in California and is currently being offered for $300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: SDASM Archives via Flickr)

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

Eduard has released a new 1/72 Fokker D.VII model kit representing aircraft built by Ostdeutsche Albatros Werke (OAW).

The ProfiPACK edition (70131) kit is touted as offering Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photoetched parts, a painting mask and marking options for five machines, including the aircraft seen on the box art above, which was flown by Ltn. Wilhelm Leusch, CO of Jasta 19.

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Fabric Cockade Panel From World’s Only Flying Bristol Scout C Hits The Market

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Following a recent recovering, the French cockade worn by a reproduction of Bristol Scout 1264 has hit the market.

Bristol Scout 1264 was first flown in 2015 at Bicesterbefore travelling across to Thassos in Greece in 2016 for the 100 years commemoration of the RNAS in the Dardanelles and then taken to France as partof the commemorations of the Battle of the Somme…. This is the only airworthy Bristol Scout ‘C’ type in the world. She has original parts (stick,rudder bar and magneto) which Flight Lieutenant FDH Bremner brought home from his time in Greece on Thassos where he flew his ‘Beloved 1264’ as part of the Gallipoli Campaign in WWI.

The reproduction machine was reportedly rebuilt “to the within 99% of the 1914 specification.” This particular section of linen fabric was sourced from the side of the Scout’s fuselage and measures 77 x 56 cm. All funds raised will go towards work on the aircraft engine and associated transportation to shows around the UK.

The fabric is located in Ludlow, United Kingdom and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

For additional information on this aircraft, check out The Flying Machine #3. A new book on its history and recreation is also available here.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Quality Build” Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Offered For Sale

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A kit-built Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII reproduction has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Up for auction an Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker DVIII kit build. very well built, Great paint job, instrument panel, electric start , Hirth 2 cylinder / 2 stroke engine 53hp , Hirth fuel injection system, g50 gear reduction. Wings are removed for storage but mount quickly. Lot’s of skill, time and effort went into this build. Proven 20 years plus design with many flying examples. The DVIII kit alone without engine, instruments,prop,etc. cost $5995.00 plus shipping. The plane has been taxi’ed and some runs but not flown or registered. Low starting bid of $999.00.

The aircraft is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“High Road to China” Bristol Fighter Reproduction For Sale

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A Bristol Fighter reproduction is available for sale. The listing states:

1980 Reproduction by Vernon Olmert, Originally built for “High Road to China” One of six aircraft built in 1980 with steel tube fuselage and Ranger engines. This aircraft is N47HC serial number 4 issued an experimental airworhiness certificate 6-20 -80. This aircraft is professionally constructed and covered in Ceconite fabric with buterate dope finish. This is a high quality WW-1 aircraft that seats two people and has a dependable power plant. Interesting trades welcomed.

The machine is located in Sonoma, CA and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Top Image: James Hurley [Public Domain], via Wikimedia Commons)

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Copper State’s New Handley Page O/400 Kit “On The Finish Line”

Copper State Models has announced that their upcoming Handley Page O/400 kit “is on the finish line.”

The company states that all the parts for the 1/48 resin kit are molded and cast and that masks are cut. They are currently waiting on the printing of the kit’s decals, which is estimated at three weeks.

The offering was prepared “in the best possible way” and reportedly includes more than 1.5kg of resin, more than 2m of wire to reinforce struts/wings, 63cm wingspan, 232 resin parts and 12 clear resin parts, 60 struts with reinforcing wire inside, 2 big sheets of masks (for Roundles) and decals printed by Cartograf, 4 marking options and instructions on a USB stick. Continue reading Copper State’s New Handley Page O/400 Kit “On The Finish Line”

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Wingnut Wings Announces Upcoming Release of 1/32 Gotha G.I, UWD Kits

Wingnut Wings has announced the upcoming release of Gotha G.I and UWD kits in 1/32 scale.

The G.I kit reportedly contains Cartograf decals for five aircraft, 349 high quality injection molded plastic parts and nine photo-etched metal detail parts. Features include 150 hp Benz Bz.III engines, 20kg / 50kg Carbonit bombs, optional lMG 08, LMG 14 / 2cm Becker cannon armament, fine in scale rib tape detail and full rigging diagrams.

The representation of the UWD seaplane is said to boast Cartograf decals, 274 high quality injection molded plastic parts and four photo-etched metal detail parts. Features include 160 hp Daimler-Mercedes D.III engines, 10kg Carbonit bombs / LMG 14 Parabellum machine gun armament, fine in scale rib tape detail and full rigging diagrams.

The kits are slated for release in April / May 2019 and are currently available for pre-order at US $199 each. Continue reading Wingnut Wings Announces Upcoming Release of 1/32 Gotha G.I, UWD Kits

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Hangar 9 Releases New 1/4 Fokker D.VII RC Model

Hangar 9 has announced the release of it new 1/4 Fokker D.VII RC model.

The 87″ 30-60cc almost-ready-to-fly model (HAN2890) is described as “an accurate giant scale reproduction of Germany’s famed fighter even the most discerning modeler will appreciate.” It reportedly features lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood construction, two-piece lower wing panels and three-piece upper wing for easy transport and assembly, a detailed cockpit with a scale pilot and instrument details, scale engine and machine guns for authentic appearance, 8″ vintage scale wheels, shock-absorbing main landing gear and a sprung wooden tail skid.

The model is designed to accept a variety of 30cc to 60cc 2- or 4-stroke gas engines, or a brushless electric outrunner motor, and is said to include all hardware for the recommended power system options.

Product Page ($799.99)

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