Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Dora Wings Releases New Tool Miles M.9 Master Mk.1 Model Kit

Among the latest releases from Dora Wings is a new Miles M.9 Master Mk.1 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit content photo suggests that the new tool offering (DW48033) includes plastic and photo-etched parts and a painting mask. Livery options for four machines are also included, representing N7412 (the first prototype of the machine from 1938), T8629 of 5 Service Flying Training School, N7576 of 8 FTS, RAF and N7547 of Fleet Air Arm training units.

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A-26B Project Relisted For Sale: “Complete, Great For Display, Restoration or Parts”

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A “complete” Douglas A-26B Invader S/N 4139486 (N26VQ) has been relisted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Would be a great display aircraft, restoration or for parts. I do not have a parts list for the airplane. Has military paperwork. No civilian log books… Lot of New old stock parts at this airplane. Too many to list. Anyone that’s interested in buying this project needs to inspect the aircraft before purchasing. The wings are damaged from a wingstorm from sitting outside. This airplane also includes a semi truck trailer to move the fuselage. The aircraft is stored inside, with the engines and props. But the wings are outside. This is a stock A-26 so it has the military parts with it, including gun sights, ammo cans, Bombay doors and much more… No gun turrets. Second set of cockpit controls.

This particular A-26 reportedly has military history, serving in WW2 and in Korea under the name “BOOTS II” from Missouri Air National Guard (MO ANG). The seller states “I would like to sell everything together. However I may consider selling individual parts. Will consider flying aircraft on trade. Looking for a twin Bonanza.”

The aircraft is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is currently being offered for US $45,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Dora Wings Releases New Westland Lysander Mk.III Model KIt

Dora Wings has released their new Westland Lysander Mk.III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new offering (DW72024) is reportedly based on the new tool Lysander Mk.III (SD) kit released last year (DW72023) and includes new parts. Photos of the contents suggests that the kit includes plastic and photo etched parts and a painting mask. Livery options for four aircraft are also included representing V9441 (AR-A) of 309 Polish Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron, V9618 (E) of 754 Naval Air Squadron, T1686 (AQ-H) of 276 Squadron, and V8547 (BA-E) of 277 Squadron.

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North American AT-6 Project With Engine Offered For Sale

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A North American AT-6 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Pratt and Whitney engine has 251 smoh on an older overhaul. Logs available . 12d40 hub included. Center section has had spar replaced and trailing edge. Looks very nice… We don’t know what may be missing but a very large portion of the aircraft is here.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for bidding, although “buy it now” offers will reportedly be considered. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Avenger Performs Engine Test As Flight “Getting Closer” [Video]

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s newly restored TBM-3E Avenger C-GCWG has performed an engine as its upcoming return to the air gets closer.

As previously reported, the aircraft (S/N 53858) was constructed in 1945 by General Motors, Eastern Aircraft Division and served with the US Navy until the 1950s. Upon entering civilian service it was converted to a spray plane, operating first in California and then New Brunswick before being retired in 1992.

The Avenger was acquired by the museum in late 2009 and a team of volunteers has since invested thousands of hours to restore it to airworthy condition. It wears the colors of a post-war RCN Avenger AS.3.

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“Barnfind” 1943 A75N1 Stearman Offered For Sale

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1943 Boeing A75N1 Stearman S/N 75-4532 (N62940) described as a “barnfind owned by the same family for over 50 years” is available for sale.

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 possibly fabric. Its last annual was in 2014, although it is said to be ferryable.

The aircraft is currently being offered for $58,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Platinum Fighter Sales)

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For Sale: 1944 North American SNJ-5 With Newly Completed Annual

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1944 North American Aviation SNJ-5 S/N 84-923 (N3931R) is available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 11032.2 hrs TTSN. The Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine has 540.3 hrs SMOH by Covington Engines (2012) and spins a Hamilton Standard 2 blade propeller with 27.4 hrs SMOH. The machine includes an avionics package, T-6G steerable tailwheel and an O/H oil cooler (installed 8/2020). Annual was completed 8/2020.

The aircraft is located in Delaware and is currently being offered for $185,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Airfix to Release Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Kit With Racing Liveries

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of a new 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit with racing liveries.

The soon to be released offering (A05139) is based on the new tool FR Mk.XIV kit (A05135) released in 2019 and includes two marking options representing post-war racing machines:

Scheme A – Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XIV G-FIRE, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, 1988
Scheme B – Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk.XIV, CF-GMZ ‘Edmonton Canada, The Crossroads of the World’, Canada, 1949

The new kit is slated for release sometime this autumn. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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For Sale: Newly Restored, Multiple Award Winning XP-82 Twin Mustang Prototype

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The newly restored XP-82 Twin Mustang prototype S/N 44-83887 (N887XP) is now available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 25 hrs since restoration by Tom Reilly, while the Packard -1650-23 (RH turning) and Packard V-1650-25 (LH turning) engines have 25 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s. The propellers are Custom MT 4 blade types with 25 hrs since new. The machine has full dual controls, an avionics package and bare metal exterior with Stars and Bars, as flown in 1944.

Right hand seat can perform all flight functions with the exception of Landing Gear Up, Aileron Trim, Primary Radio, Start and Prime Switches. Right hand seat can control elevator and rudder trims, all engine controls, Landing Gear Down, fuel controls, coolant doors, CAT, and all lightning.

The aircraft is a multiple award winner, taking home Grand Champion Post WWII, Phoenix Award and two Golden Wrench Awards at EAA Airventure in 2019. It is currently being offered for $12,000,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: TheG3NERAL John 3:16 / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition 1/32 and 1/48 Bf 109E “Adlerangriff” Kits

Eduard has released two new limited edition Bf 109E “Adlerangriff” model kits in 1/32 (11107) and 1/48 (11144) scales.

The two offerings focus on Bf 109E-1,3,4,4/B aircraft from the of Battle of Britain and include Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, resin wheels and a resin figure of Adolf Galland,CO of III./JG 26. Each kit also includes 13 marking options. The 1/48 scale edition is also touted as a dual combo kit with plastic parts, photo-etched details and painting masks for two complete models.

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