Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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For Sale: P-51 Pedal Plane for the Budding Warbird Enthusiast

We’re getting to that time of year again, and for those seeking a gift for the budding warbird enthusiast, this P-51 pedal plane has been spotted for sale.

The offering reportedly has a wingspan 4 ft and an overall length 5 ft. It is constructed of wood and sheet metal and features stick steer.

The pedal plane is located in Marietta, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $795, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Special Hobby Shares Liveries For Upcoming Westland Whirlwind Kit

Special Hobby has posted an update with marking options for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.I model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited. Previous updates have focused on CAD renderings, test fittings and the molds, which were reportedly created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition.

The company recently completed work on the 3D data, and released renderings showing early and late cockpits. The cockpit itself will reportedly be “very detailed” with the kit boasting both plastic parts and PE fret.

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Price Reduced: “Barnfind” 1943 A75N1 Stearman

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1943 Boeing A75N1 Stearman S/N 75-4532 (N62940) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The aircraft is described as a “barnfind owned by the same family for over 50 years.” The airframe reportedly has 2290 TTSN, while the Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine has 377 hrs SMOH. The machine boasts Redline brakes and a Hamilton Standard propeller with 2 hrs SPOH, but is in need of paint and fabric. Its last annual was in 2014, although it is said to be ferryable.

The aircraft is now being offered for $50,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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For Sale: Bf 109 G6 Project “Original Identity With Battle History Over Germany”

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A Messerschmitt Bf 109 G6 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Original identity with battle history over Germany against US fighters and bombers! Great once a lifetime opportunity – start your Bf 109 rebuilding project now by having most of the significant parts all in one package! If you need to have the wings built as well, please ask for pricing. We can do them. No pop rivets used! fuselage rebuilt after factory drawings. Shipping worldwide!

The project is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and is currently available for US $138,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a full list of features.

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First Look: Special Hobby Shares Sprue Photos For New Tool Bf 109E-4 Kit

Special Hobby has shared the first photos of their upcoming new tool Bf 109E-4 model kit in 1/72 scale.

In addition to the sprue photos, the company has also released CAD renderings of the model (SH72439) as well as livery profiles. It appears that four options will be available, including aircraft flown by Gerhart Schopfel of III/JG 26 and “Yellow 8” of III./JG 5. Two representations of W/N 4148 are also included, depicting the machine as flown by Oblt. Helmut Wick in August 1940 and Hptm. Wolfgang Lippert in April 1941.

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Kermit Weeks’ A-26 Performs First Taxi Test Since Restoration Began [Video]

Kermit Weeks’ A-26 project has reached another milestone, taxiing for the first time since the machine began restoration following damage sustained by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 41-39401) reportedly saw wartime service with the 9th Air Force and served with the Van Nuys Air National Guard before beginning civilian use as N3457G / “Whistler’s Mother.” Later acquired by Weeks, the A-26 was damaged during the hurricane and trucked to Chino in 1997, where it is now being restored by Carl Scholl and Tony Ritzman of Aero Trader.

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For Sale: Douglas A-26B Invader “One of the Last in Combat Configuration”

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Douglas A-26B Invader N99420 (S/N 44-34104) “Silver Dragon” has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 2,486 TT (12,000 man hour hour restoration from 2004-2009, extensive 3,000 man hour IRAN completed by Airpower Unlimited, 2016) while the two Pratt and Whitney R-2800-79 engines have 127.7 and 106.2 hrs SMOH (22 hrs since complete teardown and IRAN by Anderson Airmotive). The props have 22 hrs SPOH by H&S Propeller (prop AD completed July 2017).

The aircraft is described as one of the last existing examples of the type that is in its combat configuration, having never been a tanker or converted to executive use.

It left USAF surplus stocks directly for the Nicaraguan Air Force where it served as a front-line aircraft until the late 1970s. During this time maintenance was performed under the Military Assistance Program at Albrook AFB, Panama, including the installation of an approved spar strap. Since its return to the United States it has been left in its combat configuration, a virtual time capsule, perfect for the warbird collector or operator that wants a true combat configured aircraft.

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Eduard Releases New P-51D F-6D/K Photo Reconnaissance Model Kit

Eduard has released a new F-6D/K photo reconnaissance version of the P-51D Mustang in 1/48 scale.

The new offering (82103) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for six machines:

1. F-6D-15, 44-14874, flown by Lt. John E. Jacoby, 82nd TRS, 71st TRG, 5th AF, Johnson Field, Japan, September 1945
2.F-6D-10, 44-14699, flown by Lt. Clifford S. Slonneger, 109th TRS, 67th TRG, 9th AF, Gosselies, Belgium, 1945
3. F-6K-10, 44-12223, 118th TRS, 23rd FG, 14th AF, Chengkung, China, 1945
4. F-6K-15, 75th FS, 23rd FG, 14th AF, Luliang Airfield, China, 1945
5. F-6D-15, 44-15417, flown by Lt. Edwin H. Pearle, 2nd FS, 2nd ACG, Cox´s Bazar, India, Spring 1945
6. F-6D-10, 44-14659, 111th TRS, 68th TRG, 12th AF, Fürth, Germany, July 1945

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1941 Stearman For Sale With Reduced Price: “Fully Restored, Custom Built Enhancements”

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This 1941 Stearman A75N1 is currently for sale with a reduced price. The listing states (in part):

Own a Piece of History- Beautiful Red Stearman Seeks Adventure. Fully restored vintage 1941 Boeing Stearman A75N1. This California based Stearman is a reliable, fun, and a fully aerobatic classic aircraft. The aircraft was meticulously rebuilt and offers increased performance with custom built enhancements to the R-985 Wasp engine . The detail of the rebuild is easily visible and the aircraft is mechanically sound and professionally maintained. Aircraft will be delivered with a fresh annual.

According to the listing, the machine boasts a navcom radio and intercom system, 12 volt Jasco alternator and new sealed battery, red line disk brakes / 24ct gold graphics, polished N struts, cabane struts and flying wires, chromed dzus fasteners, PolyFiber covering, and new pistons, rings, valves and guides. Additional features reportedly include a totally stripped, cleaned and rebuilt fulsleage with all new AN hardware, new wood in wings and center section, engine rebuilt holding all tolerances to blue print minimums and an overhauled prop.

The airframe and engine reportedly have about 500 hrs. It is located in Auburn, California and is currently being offered for US $135,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Mitsubishi Zero Relic Spotted For Sale: “Original With Known History and Provenance”

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A Mitsubishi Zero artifact described as “original and untouched” with “known history and provenance” as well as “jungle dirt and battle damage” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This relic is from a 1943 Mitsubishi Zero A6M3 Model 22 (aircraft carrier duty, with folding wing tips). It is the port horizontal stabilizer lower aluminum shin, which is the only location on the Mitsubishi Zero that displayed a large factory-applied stenciled serial number. This skin is from Zero serial number 3618… This piece is original and untouched; it’s complete with jungle dirt and battle damage. It is ‘as found’ at Buin Japanese airfield, which was located at the north end of the notorious air battle zone famously known as the “Solomon Slot”… In 1980 the skin was removed from the original horizontal stabilizer during a restoration project

The artifact is located in Huntington Beach, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos and details on the part’s history.

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