Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2023 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 26th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #26 Contents:

36 Pages – Certifying the Jenny; Ballooning Experiences in WW1; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Ely Curtiss Pusher Reproduction; News Briefs: Research Help Wanted: Postwar FE.2bs in the United States, 1911 Waterbird Reproduction Takes Flight, USAF Museum Curtiss Jenny Restoration Update; 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. Click here to purchase!

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Bristol Scout Parts Collection For Sale: “New Made to Very High Standard”

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A collection of “new made” parts, believed to be for a Bristol Scout, have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This collection of new made parts are made to a very high professional standard . The wheels are included but don’t fit the axil. The cockpit floor heel boards rudder bar and wing parts etc are shown in my photos… Complete axil and 4 support struts. Includes rear part of cockpit combing, see photos Research suggests Bristol Scout.

The parts collection is located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £699, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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What Are These Inverted “T” Shapes on Sopwith Aircraft? [Video]

We’re finally turning some attention to our YouTube channel and are beginning by answering a question we’re sure has been keeping you up at night: what are all these inverted “T” shapes on Sopwith aircraft?

Click below to learn the answer, and please be sure to subscribe to our channel. If you’re into WW1 / Golden Age aircraft models, please subscribe to DX Modelworks’ new channel.

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Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Bristol Fighter [Video]

Our friend DX Modelworks has created a new video documenting the construction of Microaces’ RC bristol Fighter model kit in 1/24 scale.

Like his previous video for the Microaces Sopwith Camel, the video’s photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

Click below to check it out.

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Clearprop Releases New Tool DH.9a / Polikarpov R-1 Advanced Model Kits

Clearprop Models has released their new tool Airco DH.9a (CP72027 / early version) and Polikarpov R-1 (CP72026) model kits in 1/72 scale.

The kits are designed for advanced modelers and feature six sprues (one clear), photoetched parts, a colored / detailed assembly guide and decals with marking options for five DH.9a machines and four examples of the Polikarpov R-1 (a redesigned version of the DH.9A which performed its maiden flight in 1923).

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Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Sopwith Camel [Video]

YouTuber DX Modelworks has created a new video documenting the construction of Microaces’ popular RC Sopwith Camel model kit in 1/24 scale.

In addition to its photo documentation, the video offers some tips that will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

Click below to check it out.

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“The Flying Machine” Fall 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 25th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #25 Contents:

36 Pages – Sopwith F.1 Camel C-FGHT / Hump Day in the Sopwith Camel ; Fokker Scourge Recap; Spotlight: MAM’s Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter N1914S; News Briefs: Sopwith Camel Airframe Project For Sale, American Heritage Museum’s Original Nieuport 28 (Update), 1/6 Scale Sikorsky Ilya Muromets Flying Model For Sale; Products

We have also released The Flying Machine 2022 collection featuring all four issues published this year!

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. Click here to purchase!

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 24th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #24 Contents:

36 Pages – Overhauling a Jenny’s OX-5 Engine; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Sopwith 1½ Strutter N4088H; Running the 120 hp Le Rhône Engine; News Briefs: Memorial Flight’s B.E.2f Performs Maiden Flight, Golden Age Air Museum SPAD XIII Progress Report; 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. Click here to purchase!

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Fokker Dr.1 Reproduction For Sale: “Fully Functional, Full-Size”

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A Fokker Dr.1 reproduction described as “fully functional, full-size” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

I started to build this aircraft around 10 years ago, Permit to Fly: October 2022. This aircraft I built according to Ron Sands drawings. Valid Permission to Fly issued by LAA valid to October 2022. In total around 30 hours flight time. This aircraft is a pleasure to fly. It responds amazingly quick to aerobatic maneuvers. Red coloured Oratex cover (accepted by the LAA). MOTW: 685 kg. Tail skid. Equipped with: Altimeter, RPM, CHT, oil pressure, engine oil temperature, ASI, electric fuel level gauge. TRIG radio, TRIG mode S transponder, additional electric fuel pump

The aircraft is located in Melton Constable, United Kingdom and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Military Aviation Museum Founder Details Search to Save Classic Warbirds in New Book

The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia is the largest private collection of vintage warplanes in the US. Now its founder, Jerry Yagen, is sharing details on his effort to save classic warbirds with his new book, Bravo Zulu.

Bravo Zulu is an account of this brainchild of celebrated collector Jerry Yagen and his wife Elaine. These pages recall some of the most exciting war stories ever told and some of the most famous airplanes of all time—from Replica Fokker Dr. I triplanes built to resemble those flown by the Red Baron to painstakingly restored original combat veteran aircraft like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire the collection includes many of the most iconic historic aircraft.

Bravo Zulu was created to bring the stories that surround this incredible collection to life, beautifully illustrated with images of the Museum aircraft in flight, this book is the perfect way to experience the collection if you cannot visit the museum. Bravo Zulu recalls the tales of the tireless searches for and restorations of each remarkable plane, which the Yagens dedicated themselves to collecting and sharing with the world.

The 200 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for this fall.

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