Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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ADS-B Out-Equipped CC&F Harvard Mk IV Offered For Sale

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1951 CC&F Harvard Mk IV (N287AM / S/N 20218) “Screamin Demon” has been relisted for sale with a reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 2505 Hrs TTSNEW, while the P&W 1340 engine has 573 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines (1995) and 5 hours since extensive IRAN by Tulsa Aircraft including new cam and main bearings. According to the listing, the machine features an avionics package as well as a range of equipment including Redline brakes, Wing skid guards, Hooker harness, custom seat cushions, gear doors, wheel gap seals, tinted top canopy glass, chrome spinner and engine dress up kit with chrome harness and polished push rod tubes.

The annual inspection was reportedly completed October 2019 by Tab-Air. The aircraft is also touted as offering current Transponder VFR inspection and just completed attach angle AD.

The aircraft is located in Rockford, Illinois and is now available for $179,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Bill Larkins / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Eduard to Release Limited Edition, Dual Combo Bf 109G-5/G-6 Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition Bf 109G-5/6 kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11140) is a dual combo kit containing parts for “two complete models” representing the G-5 and G-6. It reportedly focuses on aircraft from JG 300, JG 301 and JG 302 and will include Eduard plastic parts, and decals, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks, resin wheels / Eberspächer type acoustic pipe and marking options for ten machines.

The kit is currently slated for release in July under the name “‘WILDE SAU Episode One: Ring of Fire.” Click below to check out additional box images.

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Eduard Releases New, Limited Edition B-26 Marauder ETO/MTO Model Kit

Eduard has released its new, limited edition B-26B/C “Wine, Women & Song” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (2129) reportedly contains Hasegawa plastic parts, Eduard Brassin wheels, photo etched details, painting mask and nine marking options for 9th and 12th USAAFB-26B/C in European Theater of Operations (ETO) and Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) service.

Click below to check out the product link as well as additional images and details.

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Zvezda Releases Renders of New Tool 1/48 IL-2 Sturmovik Kit

Zvezda has released the first renderings of their new tool IL-2 Sturmovik kit in 1/48 scale.

The “full new kit” will reportedly represent the single-seat version and boast a detailed engine, bomb bay, cockpit, gear, etc.

At the moment, additional information, including a potential release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images (part of panels lines are not shown on 3D-renders.)

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“Meticulously Rebuilt” 1941 Stearman Offered For Sale

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1941 Stearman A75N1 N-56416 has been relisted for sale and now carries a price of US $160,000 (offers are also being accepted). 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… Aircraft and Engine have about 500 hours. Aircraft is registered in Standard and Aerobatic Category. The Aircraft was featured on the cover of Trade-A-Plane and World War II Hero Bud Anderson flew this Stearman in 2013.

The aircraft is located in Auburn, California. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Eduard Releases New 1/48 “Operation Overlord” Tempest Mk. V Model Kit

Eduard has released its new Hawker Tempest Mk. V “Weekend Edition” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (84171) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals representing two aircraft that participated in Operation Overlord: JN751, flown by W/Cdr Roland P. Beamont, CO of No. 150 Wing and JN765 of No. 3 Squadron.

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“Nicely Restored” 1942 Vultee BT-13A Valiant Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Vultee BT-13A Valiant (S/N 42-89379 / C-FXYP) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 2009 hrs TTSN, while the Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine has 1450 hrs SMOH. Features include an avionics package, Redline brakes, smoke system, and “excellent condition” stock military interior and U.S.A.A.C. Silver training livery.

The machine is located in Ontario, Canada and is currently being offered for $124,900. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Platinum Fighter Sales)

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Eduard Releases New Tool Fw 190A-6 Model Kit

Eduard has released its new tool Fw 190A-6 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The ProfiPACK edition kit (82148) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched details, a painting mask and five marking options representing machines flown by Lt. Heinz-Günther Lück (1./JG 1), Oblt. Helmut Radtke (5./JG 54 / W. Nr. 550461), Günther Josten (1./JG 51), Fw. Walter Nietzsche (II./JG 300) and Hptm. Friedrich-Karl Müller (Stab./JG 300 / W. Nr. 550453).

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For Sale: “Almost Complete” Hawker Tempest Mk II Project With Original Engine

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A Hawker Tempest Mk II project with original engine is currently available for sale.

Details on the offering are limited, although the machine is described as “almost complete” and in “V.G. condition.” It appears that pricing is available upon request.

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(Image: MLWatts via Wikimedia Commons)

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Modelsvit To Release New Model Kit of Rare Yak-9TD

Modelsvit has announced the upcoming release of a new Yak-9TD model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (4812) represents a rare modification of famous WWII Yak-9 fighter (mainly produced in 1944) and reportedly includes 86 plastic parts, decals for 3 marking variants, adhesive masks and rubber tires.

The kit is currently slated for release in July.

(Modelsvit via AeroScale)