Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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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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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.