Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Slepcev Storch For Sale: “The Ultimate STOL Aircraft”

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A Slepcev Storch STOL aircraft has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is one Super STOL aircraft that is a ¾ scale replica of the famous German plane, the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch. If you want the ultimate STOL aircraft then this is the one. Some of it features are: Rotax 912ULS 100 HP engine, Whirlwind STOL 75 inch 3 bladed propeller with spinner (new)… Full leading edge slots… 220 hours TTSN on airframe and engine, Built by the factory in Serbia in 2007 and imported into the US in 2007 with 75 hours TTSN, Experimental Certificate with Operating Limitations… MicroAir comm radio, Becker ATC 4401-1 Transponder with blind encoder, 8:50 x 6 tires, Marc Ingegno wheels and disc brakes, Maule tailwheel with solid tire, All new fuel system with electric aux pump and return line to tank, Fresh Conditional Inspection at time of sale

The aircraft is located in Priest River, Idaho and is currently being offered for US $65,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional information and photos.

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ICM Announces Upcoming B-26K Counter Invader Model Kit

ICM has announced the development of a new B-26K Counter Invader model kit in 1/48 scale.

Details about the upcoming release (48279) are currently limited, although a number of renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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1939 Luscombe 8A For Sale: “Cheap and Fun to Fly”

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A 1939 Luscombe 8A has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

A-65; SMOH 800hr; Shoulder harness STC; BAS tail pull handle STC; None electrical system; ADSB exempt; LSA Qualified; 4gal per hour fuel burn; Cheap & fun to fly

the aircraft 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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TBM-3E Avenger For Sale: “Never a Crop Duster or Fire Bomber”

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1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger (S/N 88582 / N9584Z) “Ida Red” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Manufactured in March 1945; Accepted by U.S. Navy; Stationed at NAS Seattle for use as a Radar Operator Trainer; VT-4; VT-11; CASU (Carrier Auxiliary Service Unit); Decommissioned from the US Navy in 1956. Never a Crop Duster or Fire Bomber

The airframe reportedly has 3615 hrs TTSN while the Curtiss Wright R-2600-20 engine has 680 hrs SMOH by Rudy Blakey. The machine spins a Hamilton Standard 22E50 (6501 blades) with 440 hrs SPOH by H&S Propeller. The aircraft boasts a replica 5 inch HVAR / 2500 lb GPU bombs, empty APS-4 radar Pod (very rare) mounted on right wing, removable COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery Container) installed in bomb bay, tailhook and markings representing the North Atlantic Hunter-Killer Carrier Task Forces.

Additional features include an avionics package, electric standby hydraulic pump, electric oil shut-off valve interconnected to starter, two piece tailwheel tow bar installed in bomb bay and Bruce’s custom cabin cover (including turret). A lengthy list of spares and tools / manuals are also included. The aircraft has been maintained by Airpower Unlimited of Jerome, ID since 2016 and the listing details restoration and significant restoration work since that time.

The Avenger is located in Oregon and is being offered for $495,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1941 Stearman For Sale: “All Options, Nothing Needed”

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An “always hangared, logs complete” 1941 Stearman (S/N 41-954 / N98WM) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Hangar Queen looking for a new home. I searched high and low to find a truly amazing Stearman and brought this bird home from North Carolina 3+ years ago (my best flight ever). Unfortunately, it’s time to move on as I have too many airplanes and not enough time to enjoy her. All options! Nothing needed! ADS B In and Out! Vintage plane with removable glass cockpit integrated with the Garmin 345 Transponder. Imagine having a moving map and traffic in the cockpit! Talk about Safety! Redline brakes, Roller Bearings, Jasco Alternator, Solid Tail Wheel Tire. Clean condition. 100 hr. prop inspection was done recently. Annual due next month, expected to pass with no problem – will coordinate with Pre-Buy. Full restoration was done in 1997 with overhaul of engine. Compressions are strong and this bird is beautiful! Gas powered Tail wheel tug included

The aircraft is reportedly powered by a 200 hp W670-6A (S/N 75-714) with 3400 hrs (230 SMOH). It is located in Lomita, California and is currently available for $125,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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ICM Announces Development of New 1/32 DH.82C Tiger Moth

ICM is following up their recent DH.82A Tiger Moth release with a new DH.82C kit that is currently in development.

Details on the upcoming 1/32 kit (32036) are currently limited, although a number of renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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Airfix Announces Development of New Tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V

Airfix has announced the development of a new tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A02109) is being created with the aid of accurate scan data obtained from a surviving Tempest in a UK Museum as well as an abundance of additional research material. It will reportedly “incorporate lots of fine detail, even at this smaller scale and in areas of the design such as the undercarriage bays.”

The kit will reportedly consist of sprues and decals with 68 parts and livery options for two machines, including JN751 and JN766. It is currently slated for release in the winter of 2022. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released renderings.

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Restored 1945 Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon Offered For Sale

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A restored 1945 Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (S/N 37472 / N7670C) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Restored with all the original crew stations (radio operator, navigator, radar operator, top turret, tunnel gun). Comes with spare PW R-2800-31B core. Was parked due to owner’s health and hasn’t flown since 2016. Engines – 633.3/339.2 hrs SMOH; Props – 205.3/205.3 hrs SMOH; 2822.7 TTAF

The aircraft is located in Heber, UT and is being offered for US $200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Jim Sorbie, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Thanks, Chris!)

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Roden Releases New He111 H-16/Н-20 Model Kit

Roden has released a new Heinkel He111 H-16/Н-20 model kit in 1/144 scale.

According to Scalemates, the offering (344) is a rebox with new/updated parts. It includes two marking options:

He111H-20, “black M” +KM, 4/KG53, Eastern Front, Summer 1944. This aircraft took part in a raid against US bombers B-17, dispersed at the Poltava airfield after the mission during Operation Frantic.

He111H-16, “red H” 1G+HK, 2/KG27, Eastern Front, Southern Ukraine, winter 1942/43

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For Sale: “Magnificent P-40N Restoration with Dual Controls”

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Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk C-FVWC (S/N 42-104827) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 172.3 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero Restorations (2009), while the Allison V-1710-81A engine has 12.2 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s (2019). The Curtiss Electric prop has 12.2 hrs. SMOH by Westpac Propellers (2019).

The aircraft includes an avionics package, a rear seat with dual controls, an interior restored to stock military configuration and Desert Air Force markings representing the P-40 flown by Canadian Ace “Stocky” Edwards.

The machine is being offered for $2,300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Ken Mist via Flickr)