Category: WW1 Era (1914-18)

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 22nd issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #22 Contents:

36 Pages – The Phönix C.I Series 121 Project; Fox Aviation Historique’s SPAD VII Projects; Spotlight: MAM’s Sopwith Triplane; News Briefs: USAF Museum Thomas-Morse Scout; 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!

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Sopwith Camel For Sale: “Full-Scale, Light Sport Experimental”

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A “full-scale, light sport experimental” Sopwith Camel has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a full scale Sopwith Camel built from an Airdrome Airplanes quick build kit. It has the chromoly tube frame for the fuselage. The kit was built according to the plans and recommendations and is fitted with a Lycoming 290 and Culver prop. The aircraft has a current N number and was well documented during the build. It has working control surfaces, has all gauges and seat installed. The aircraft needs finishing with weight and balance, wiring, plumbing, mags, battery, etc. The aircraft was trailered and shown at Oshkosh in 2018 with the WWI airplanes. The aircraft was built with the intention of flying, however the educational program’s aerospace engineering classes didn’t have continued support after the first year. Therefore the aircraft is for sale. Would consider selling airframe separate from the engine… Meets requirements for light sport experimental.

The machine is located in Perrysburg, Ohio and is currently being offered for US $25,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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“The Flying Machine” Fall 2021 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 21st issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #21 Contents:

36 Pages – NZ Warbirds Association’s Albatros D.Va; Nieuport Memorial Flyers Nieuport 23 (Part 2); Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Fokker D.VI; News Briefs: Fokkers Take Flight Over Geneseo, Cooper Bomb Reproductions For Sale; Products

We have also released The Flying Machine 2021 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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Ultralight Cloud Dancer Jenny For Sale: “Good Shape and Runs Great”

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An ultralight Curtiss Jenny has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a Jenny ultralight aircraft by Cloud Dancer corp it is in good shape and runs great. Just ran it today. This biplane requires no license to fly because of it being a 103 ultralight airplane.

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

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Eduard Releases New Tool, Dual Combo Sopwith Camel Kit

Eduard has released a new tool, dual combo Sopwith Camel model kit in 1/48 scale.

The limited edition offering, dubbed “Camel & Co.” (11151) includes Eduard plastic parts for two aircraft as well as pre-painted photo-etched details and a painting mask. Eduard decals with ten marking options (including two fictional Biggles liveries) are also included:

J4613, Capt. James Bigglesworth (No. 266 Sqn RFC); J1936, Capt. James Bigglesworth (No. 266 Sqn RAF); 83889, Capt. Clive F. Collett, (8 Flight, No. 70 Sqn RFC); 87190, Capt. Walter G. R. Hinchliffe (C Flight, No. 10(N) Sqn RNAS); 83893, Capt. Arthur R. Brown (No. 9(N) Sqn RNAS); N6377, Capt. Harold F. Beamish (No. 3(N) Sqn RNAS); Capt. Henry R. Clay Jr (41st Aero Squadron USAS); C6713, Capt. D’Urban Victor Armstrong (No. 151 Sqn RAF); C1555, Capt. Francis L. Luxmoore (No. 78(HD) Sqn RFC); F1471, (185th Aero Sqn USAS).

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Curtiss Jenny Project For Sale: “All Blueprints, Two OX-5 Engines”

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A Curtiss JN4 Jenny project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Curtiss Jenny 1918 Project: New wood kit for wings and Fuselage, Two Engines OX5, New Radiator, New Mount, New Prop, New Cowing, Spear Cylinders, Some Gages, All the Blue Prints for Stander JN 4 and a Canuck, And much more two many parts to list.

The project is located in Auburn, California and is available for US $80,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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LukGraph to Release 1/32 Albatros C.III Model Kit

LukGraph has released images of their forthcoming 1/32 Albatros C.III model kit, which is “dedicated to all fans of World War I aviation.”

Details are limited at this point, although the company previously noted that Erwin Böhme’s famous machine with two dragons will be featured on the cover box and that the kit’s Mercedes D III engine will also be made available separately.

Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2021 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 20th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #20 Contents:

36 Pages – Nieuport Memorial Flyers Nieuport 23 (Part 1); Spotlight: MAM’s Rotary-Powered Fokker Dr.1; Building S.E.5a Wings; 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!

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7/8 Scale SE5 Airframe Spotted For Sale

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A 7/8 scale SE5 airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

It has a data plate, which is about all we know about this aircraft. This aircraft is abandoned and we need to dispose of it. Make and offer and arrange shipping and it is yours. As an A&P, I have done a cursory inspection and the workmanship looks decent. I have not thoroughly inspected the interior. The aircraft does not have an engine or propeller… We will assist with disassembly and shipping, which would need to be arranged with the buyer.

The aircraft is located in Chesapeake, Virginia and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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New Book Examines British Approach to Fighter Design in WW1

In has latest book, British Fighter Aircraft in WWI: Design, Construction and Innovation author Mark C. Wilkins “focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production” during the Great War:

World War I witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in aircraft design, construction, and as the war progressed—mass production. Each country generated its own innovations sometimes in surprising ways—Albatros Fokker, Pfalz, and Junkers in Germany and Nieuport, Spad, Sopwith and Bristol in France and Britain… Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies—be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design—from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. Advances were so great that the postwar industry seemed bland by comparison.

The book follows Wilkins previous release German Fighter Aircraft in World War I: Design, Construction and Innovation. It measures 8″ x 0.6″ x 10.1″ and spans 192 pages.

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