Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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1941 Stinson 10A For Sale: “10.4 Hrs Since Restoration, Atlantic Fleet History”

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1941 Stinson 10A S/N 7988 (N34688) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

AFTT 1522.4; Franklin 90HP 4AC-199-4E S/N 200571; TSMOH 22.4 TT-1522.4 AFTT; 10.4 hrs. since restoration in 2015; OD interior and paint. The plane is set up for third seat for sonar person. Notebook of various documentation, a few old manuals, no airframe log prior to 2002 but have FAA docs, Nice airplane!! everything was rebuilt! Airforce Atlantic Fleet History! Annual 6/2020.

The aircraft is located in Pequote Lakes, MN and is currently being offered for US $29,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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AZ Models Shares Update on Upcoming DH Hornet Model Kits

AZ Model has released an update on their upcoming “complete new tool” model kits of the DH.103 Hornet.

As previously reported, the 1/72 kits will represent the F.Mk.I (AZ7651), PR.Mk.2 (AZ7652), F.Mk.3 (AZ7653) and FR.Mk.4 (AZ7654). It appears that the F.Mk.I and PR.Mk.2 will be the first two kits released with an expected release date of late August / early September.

The new update also features livery profiles for the kits which can be seen below.

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USAAC Stinson V-77 Parts/Project Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A Stinson V-77 (S/N 77-454 / N65814) has hit the market as a parts / project aircraft. The listing states (in part):

Lots of usable parts most of the sheet metal is their, Last shipping company broke most of the wing ribs, non heat rested spars In good shape. NO FWF OR INTERIOR PARTS. Logs to 1960… If interested I think we may have the original engine located we can pass that information on to the new owner.

The aircraft is located in Berlin, Wisconsin and is currently being offered for US $7,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Brengun Releases New Tool SBD Dauntless in Coral Sea / Midway Boxings

Brengun has released their new tool SBD-3 Dauntless model kit in 1/144 scale.

The new offering appears in two boxings, including a Coral Sea version (BRP144013) with four liveries, and a Midway version (BRP144014) with three marking options. Click below to check out Buy on eBay on eBays, kit contents and livery profiles.

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Tamiya Releases Limited Edition P-38H Masterpiece Kit

Tamiya has released their “one shot production run” P-38H Masterpiece kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (25199) offers a bevy of new parts to replicate the type, including larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe. It also includes weights for accurate balance and display and a detailed cockpit with wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more.

One marking option will be included representing 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific. A canopy painting mask is also included as well as a full-color painting guide.

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P-51D Mustang Offered For Sale “Excellent Aircraft With Great History”

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1944 North American P-51 Mustang S/N 484390 “Section Eight” (N2869D) has hit the market. The listing states:

TTAF 3385 Engine TTSM 206 50 hrs since heads and banks Prop TT 408. A.D. due 2023 Based in Idaho for the past 40 years. Excellent aircraft with a great history.

The machine is located in Pocatello, Idaho and is currently being offered for US $2,450,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Tomás Del Coro via Flickr)

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Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

Eduard has released a new, limited edition P-51D VLR (Very Long Range) “Tales of Iwo Jima” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11142) focuses on aircraft from 15th FG, 506th FG, 21st FG that flew so-called “Very Long Range” missions from Iwo Jima to Japan. It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, resin wheels and a pin bearing the emblem of the 78th Fighter Squadron. Continue reading Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

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For Sale: “Great Shape, Always Hangared” 1941 Stearman PT-17 Kaydet

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1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet N6348 is currently available for sale.

The W670 Continental-powered aircraft reportedly has Redline brakes and 530 hrs SMOH. It is described as “always hangared” and “in great shape.” The machine is located in Woodland, CA and is now being offered for US $82,900, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to view the complete listing.

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Special Hobby Releases New Short Sunderland Mk III Model Kit

Special Hobby has released their new Short Sunderland Mk III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (SH72304) is based on the new tool Sunderland Mk V model kit (SH72162) released in 2019. The new Mk III kit represents the anti-submarine version of the flying boat and reportedly offers “extremely detailed interior,” scale panel lines and marking options for four machines, including EK591/2-U of 422 Squadron, EJ168/J of 343 Squadron, EJ134/N of 461 Squadron and DV969 of 10 Squadron.

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“Europe’s Only Airworthy Yale” Offered For Sale

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1940 North American NA64 Yale 3349 (S/N 64-2171), dubbed “Europe’s only airworthy Yale” is available for sale.

The “extremely rare and collectible” aircraft was “beautifully restored in 2000 by the Aircraft Restoration Company.” The airframe reportedly has 258 hrs, while the 420 hp Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 engine has 50 hrs (zero timed on restoration).

The machine became an airshow regular in 2019, appearing at Little Gransden and Duxford’s Battle of Britain air show. It also appeared on the cover of FlyPast magazine twice.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £349,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Flickr)