Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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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)

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P-39 Project Spotted For Sale: “Extensive Parts Collection Consisting of Several P-39 Combat Veterans”

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A “damaged Second World War fighter restoration project” has been spotted for sale which is further described as an “extensive collection consisting of several Bell P-39 Airacobra combat veterans of the Pacific War.” The listing states (in part):

The main project consists of two P-39 fuselage hulks P-39D 41-6978 & P-39Q 44-3303, both of which were shipped to the Pacific theater in the Second World War. There are also parts from several D, F, L and Q aircraft and multiple identities.

Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a lengthy list of parts as well as a number of additional photos. The collection is located in Maitland, NSW, Australia and is currently being offered for US $55,000. Worldwide sea freight is reportedly available.

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Eduard Releases New P-39Q Airacobra Model Kit

Eduard has released a new “Weekend Edition” P-39Q Airacobra model kit in 1/48 scale. The offering (8470) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four machines:

1. 42-20351, flown by Lt. William A. Shomo, 82nd TRS, 71st TRG, 5th AF
2. 42-19467, 46th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF
3. 42-19896, flown by Lt. William W. Gambill, 363rd FS, 357th FG, 8th AF
4. 42-20043, 70th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF

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For Sale: “Truly One of a Kind” P-51 Pedal Plane

A “truly one of a kind” P-51 pedal plane has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is truly a one of a kind P-51 Mustang Pedal Car Reno Air Racer Boomer II. This pedal car was made from the patterns and kit sold by EAA. It was built for my husband by a wonderful homebuilder who my husband believed was the best homebuilder he ever knew. It is painted as the mustang Boomer II that my husband raced in the Reno National Air Races. Condition is very good. It has only been pedaled around inside the hangar a few times by our granddaughter and has been up on this cabinet for the last few years.

The unique pedal plane is located in Owasso, Oklahoma and is currently being offered for US $3,750. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1945 Grumman TBM-3-E Spotted For Sale

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Grumman TBM-3-E S/N 53787 has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the machine has 3941.0 hrs AFTT and is powered by a Curtiss Wright R2600 with 461.5 hrs SMOH. It spins a Hamilton Standard propeller with 2 hrs SMOH. The listing also states:

In 2014 the Cactus Air Force Museum purchased the aircraft and flew it to their home base in Nevada. After arrival at the museum the following maintenance was performed on the aircraft by professional A&P mechanics: 1. Carburetor was overhauled. 2. L/H Magneto was overhauled. 3. Propeller Governor was overhauled. 4. All “hard” hydraulic lines were replaced. 5. All rubber hoses were replaced. 6. Correct seat was installed in bomb bay. 7. Hydraulic system was overhauled. 8. Wing folding components were installed. 9. Wing folding bushings, trunnions, and bearings were replaced. 10. Bomb bay doors were overhauled and activated. 11. Batteries were replaced with correct Alcon battery. 12. Turret was restored. 13. All flat plexiglass was replaced. 14. Dual flight controls installed.

The aircraft is reportedly in excellent condition mechanically, but could use a little cosmetic touch up and some TLC. it is currently being offered for for $285,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Valder137, CC BY 2.0 [Cropped], via Wikimedia Commons)