Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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“First Titan T-51 to fly in Europe” Offered For Sale

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A 3/4 scale Titan T-51 Mustang described as “the first Titan T-51 to fly in Europe” is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Possible p/x for a dodge challener or Camaro. Microlight 3 axis or weightshift or cheaper light aircraft. 3/4 scale 2 seater replica P51 Mustang. Powered by a rotax 912s. Great short field performance. Aerobic.

The aircraft reportedly has approximately 460 hours on the airframe / engine. It is currently out of permit, but the listing states that a ferry permit can be arranged with delivery “anywhere in the UK.” The aircraft is currently being offered for £55,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Price Reduced: Restored B-25J “Betty’s Dream” Offered For Sale

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North American B-25J N5672V (S/N 10847686) “Betty’s Dream” is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 668 hrs since complete restoration by Aero Trader of Chino, CA (Dec. 1998) / 5156 Hrs SMOH. The two Wright R-2600-29A engines each have 668 SMOH by JRS. Additional features include an avionics package, IFR certification, authentic, de-milled guns, functional turrets and gun sights and ammo belts and boxes.

The aircraft, an Oshkosh Golden Wrench Award, Reserve Grand Champion winner, is now being offered for $2,695,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson from Peterborough, Cambs, UK / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Pratt & Whitney R-985 Radial Engine Offered For Sale

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A 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

R-985 450hp Early Antique Model Engine. Has external oil lines for rocker shaft and value covers held by clips. We think this was built in the mid 1940’s… Engine turns free…

The engine is located in Auburn, California and is currently being offered for US $8,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: B-25 Camera Nose “Original, Important Part of Aviation Heritage and Film History”

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A B-25 nose (USAAF USAAC 44-31171) touted as an original and important part of aviation heritage and film history has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This is an original B-25 nose that was modified for use as a camera nose. It belonged to the legendary John ‘Jeff‘ Hawke and used the spare dome he had for the Battle of Britain Film used on Psychedelic Monster. The nose was fitted to the B-25 now on show in Duxford American Air Museum. I bought it a few years ago and put it into Psychedelic monster colours. My collection is about to go to the next level, so selling her seems a good idea. She is an important part of aviation heritage and film history, but could be put back into standard.

The nose section is located in Salisbury, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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First Look: Liveries For Eduard’s New ProfiPACK Spitfire Mk.1a

Eduard has released new details on their upcoming ProfiPACK edition Spitfire Mk.Ia model kit in 1/48 scale (82151).

The latest update focuses on the seven livery options to be included in the offering. They represent P9386, S/Ldr Brian J. Lane of 19 Squadron; X4253, P/O Wilfred G. Duncan Smith of 611 Squadron; X4828, F/Lt Wojciech Kolaczkowski of 303 Squadron; R6709, P/O Colin Falkland Gray of RNZAF 54 Squadron; N3250, P/O/ Allan R. Wright of 92 Squadron; R6690, P/O/ John C. Dundas of 609 Squadron and R6835, F/O Brian J. Carbury of 603 Squadron.

Additional details are scarce at the moment, although the kit is slated for release in October. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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For Sale: 1939 Piper J3-C65 “Always Kept in Hangar”

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A 1939 Piper J3-C65 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

TT 2867 hrs. Engine SMOH 530 hrs. Compression high 70’s. Recent installations include Grove Brakes, ACK ELT, New Spark Plugs, 500 hr mag service. Always kept in hangar. Annual due Nov. 2020.

The aircraft was reportedly restored in 1989 with related details included in the listing. It is located in Durham, Connecticut and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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AZ Model Releases Two “Complete New Tool” DH 103 Hornet Model Kits

AZ Model has released the first two of their four “complete new tool” model kits of the DH.103 Hornet in 1/72 scale.

The two new releases represent the F.Mk.I (AZ7651), PR.Mk.2 (AZ7652) with each including three post-war livery options. The F.Mk.I kit features decals for PX 284 “Black H” of 65 Squadron; PX 275 “White GO-F” of Central Fighter Establishment and PX 216 “Black WA-TN,” the personal aircraft of Wing Commander W.A. “Tiny” Neale. The PR.Mk.2 kit offers options for PX 216 “White R” of CFS Handling Squadron; VA 964, used for crash barrier trials and VA 966 of CFS Handling Squadron. The kits appears to consist of grey and clear plastic parts.

F.Mk.3 (AZ7653) and FR.Mk.4 (AZ7654) kits are reportedly slated for future release.

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B-25 Project Offered For Sale

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A B-25N Mitchell project (S/N 44-29127) has hit the market.

Details on the project are scarce, although the listing is accompanied by several photos. It was reportedly “collected in the good old days when airframes, projects, and spare parts were plentiful.”

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(Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Special Hobby Shares Update For Upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind

Special Hobby has shared new set of renderings for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.1 model kit in 1/32 scale.

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 the molds, which are reportedly being created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition, and test fittings of parts.

The company states that the 3D data is now ready, and has released new renderings showing early and late cockpits. The cockpit itself will reportedly be “very detailed” with the kit boasting both plastic parts and PE fret. Click below to see more.

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Spitfire Reproduction Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A 3/4 scale Spitfire reproduction project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Nice Project Plane. Items that are missing are an engine, propeller, a few gauges, misc. lights. It’s been inside at a local museum for years and looks to be in very good condition.

The project is located in Ontario, New York and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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