Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Hawker Sea Fury FB11 For Sale: “Airframe Very Complete, Under Restoration”

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A 1950 Hawker Sea Fury FB11 has hit the market. The machine has been under restoration by Pacific Fighters of Idaho Falls, ID and the airframe is described as “very complete.” It is powered by a Wright R-3350-26W overhauled by N.A.S. Alameda.

Restoration work completed: R-3350 Engine Conversion; Rear jump seat conversion – by Sanders Aircraft Technologies; Fuselage restored; Tailcone restored; Wings – rebuild 90% completed; Landing gear rebuilt; F-102 Wheels and Brakes; Gear doors – need reskinning; Many parts are either new or overhauled to 0 time condition. History: Hawker Sea Fury WN???, construction number 41H/656822 was built as a Mk II for the Royal Navy. Its service history in the Royal Navy isn’t known at this time. In the 1950’s it was part of the sale to Iraq and became one of the Baghdad Fury’s. This Sea Fury was recovered from the Iraqi dessert by Ed Jurist and David Tallichet in 1979.

The buyer can choose to have the Sea Fury completed by Pacific Fighters or move the project and complete at the shop of their choosing. It is currently available for $630,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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SAL P-51 Mustang Project Offered For Sale

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A 2/3 scale SAL P-51 Mustang has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The intended powerplant is either a 200hp ranger in-line 6 cylinder engine or an LS series auto engine conversion with PSRU. Major components completed. Aircraft is currently disassembled with fuselage and wing on separate rolling work stands… Being sold as a project, aircraft parts, not an airworthy aircraft. With dedication, you could complete this project as the ‘owner builder’ and fly this aircraft to Oshkosh next year. Or, this aircraft could be assembled as a static display for a restaurant, airport, flying club, museum or enthusiast. Incldues builders plans and notes. Will be sold with work stands which can secure the fuselage and wing for shipping.

The aircraft is located in Tampa, Florida and is currently being offered for US $9,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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First Look: Test Build Photos of Airfix’s Upcoming New Tool DH Mosquito

Airfix has released the first full kit build images of their upcoming new tool DH Mosquito B.XVI.

The 1/72 offering (A04023) is still “very much in development” and the photos show the kit constructed from test frames, which are the subject of ongoing refinement and modification. The final product will reportedly boast a wingspan of 229 mm and include plastic parts and marking options for two machines: ML963 and ML957.

The kit is currently slated for release in August. Click below to check out additional images.

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1939 Luscombe 8A Project For Sale: “No Reserve”

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A 1939 Luscombe 8A project has been spotted for sale.

The listing states: “no engine, fabric wings – no fabric, logs from the 70s, no reserve.”

The project is located in Boulder City, Nevada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Grand Champion Award Winning P-51 Offered For Sale

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P-51 S/N 44-74813 (N151BW) has been spotted for sale. The machine is described as a grand champion award winner (Oshkosh 2002) which is very well cared for and flown very little, but regularly, since restoration. The listing states (in part):

385 Hrs since Midwest Aero restoration and Vintage V-12 Overhaul. 50 Hrs since Roush Heads & Banks. All the goodies! Spitfire Mirrors, Guns, Ammo-belts, Drop-tanks, Gunsight, very stock panel, New Cuffs on Prop in’17. Pre-oiler, spin-on oil filters, Rotax Mags, Hinz filter, Shadin, Looks fantastic!

The airframe reportedly has 1500 hrs TT (estimated) and is equipped with a Packard/Rolls Royce V-1650-7 engine (S/N v-333953) and a Hamilton Standard 25D-50 Hub (S/N 150699) with 7523A-24 blades. The aircraft is located in Mason City, Iowa and is currently being offered for $2,900,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Eduard Releases New Mustang Mk. IV Model Kit

Eduard has released a new “ProfiPACK” edition Mustang Mk.IV model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82104) focuses on the aircraft “in service of Commonwealth air force units, the British version of the P-51D, as well as the P-51K.” It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for six machines: KH680, KM232, KH655, KH716, KH852 and KH663.

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At Long Last: Special Hobby Releases New Tool 1/32 Westland Whirlwind Mk.I

After years of development, Special Hobby has released their new tool Westland Whirlwind Mk. I “Cannon Fighter,” making this the first example of the type ever kitted in 1/32 scale.

The offering (SH32047) is described as “highly detailed” with “accurate and well researched decals.” The model portrays the fighter variety of the type, and includes ten styrene sprues and one with clear parts. Marking options are provided for four machines ranging from the earlier green and brown camouflage to the later grey and green schemes:

1. P6985, HE-J, No.263 Squadron RAF, Exeter Air Base, March 1941
2. P7061, HE-A, No.263 Squadron RAF, Charmy Down Airfield, September 1941
3. P7118, HE-F, “Bellows Argentina No.2,” Pilot S/L Eelse, No.263 Squadron RAF, Colerne Airfield, Wiltshire, Winter 1941/42
4. P7081, HE-E, “Bellows Argentina No.3,” No.263 Squadron RAF, Charmy Down Airfield, October 1941

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1941 Stearman For Sale: “Total Restoration, Fresh Annual”

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1941 Stearman PT-17 S/N 75-2812 (N132JD), described as “always hangared, logs complete, fresh annual” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Airframe: Total restoration in 2009 by Denny Caruso. Upgrades include Jasco 12V, 50amp alternator, Delco started, electrical panel with avionics master, Becker comm and mode C transponder, Whelen strobes, Uavionix Tailbeacon ADSB-Out, Red Line Brakes, and Compro smoke system. Engines / Mods / Prop: Continental W670-6A engine. 270 hours SMOH by Denny Caruso, including Olde Thyme Aviation Crankshaft bearings and intake and exhaust valve guide STCs. All compressions 70 or better. Air Wolf remote oil filter, No leaks! Sensnich W98AA-66 propeller and hub 50 hours SNEW. Avionics / Equipment: Becker comm and Mode C transponder, Uavionix ADSB-Out

The airframe reportedly has 4,020 TT, while the engine has 270 SMOH. The prop has 50 SNEW. The aircraft is located in De Leon Springs, FL and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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E-flite Releases “Most Detailed, Best Handling, and Highest Performance Fw 190A Model Yet”

E-flite has released their first ever Focke-Wulf RC model, described as “the most detailed, best handling, and highest performance Fw 190A model yet!”

As previously reported, the 1.5m offering reportedly includes a removable drop tank, molded-in panel lines and guns; a factory-installed, high-power 6S-compatible brushless motor with large diameter 3-blade prop and simulated engine fan; Fits 6S batteries from 3200-7000mAh to deliver level flight top speeds up to 80+ MPH and nearly unlimited vertical performance; retractable main gear with scale-like length and shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including grass.

The model is available in PNP with Smart Technology (EFL01375) and BNF Basic with Smart Technology (EFL01350).

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Hawker Hurricane Aft Fuselage, Empennage Offered For Sale

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A Hawker Hurricane aft fuselage / empennage has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Here we have a replica Hawker Hurricane rear fuselage, rear main plane and fin for sale. Built by RRS Aviation, Hawkins, Texas. It was part of 2 Hurricanes that were built using original parts from 5 other aircraft which were purchased from Jack Arnold in Canada. Displayed at the Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio as Z3174/XRB it was sent Hawker Restorations who rebuilt the aircraft using original parts. At this stage the replica rear fuselage, fin and mainplane were removed. The completed aircraft was returned to the US. Internally built from square welded tubing the metal from is covered with wooden stringers and formers and which in turn are covered with a doped and painted Irish linen to form the skin as shown. This rear section was built to be functional and there are various pulleys which are internally mounted. Included are also several fuselage panels and 2 large wing sections.

The section is currently on display at the Fenland Aviation Museum near Wisbech, UK and is available for £3,600. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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