Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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1942 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB 5481 Offered For Sale

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Hawker Hurricane XII/IIB S/N 5481 (VH-JFW) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

An Original CC&F Hurricane Completely Restored And Flying For The Past 27 Years. This Hurricane Recently Underwent A Major IRAN Including All New Wood, Fabric, Paint, Overhauled Propeller And Radiators.

The airframe reportedly has 209.9 hrs since restoration and 22.2 hrs since major IRAN, including all new wood, fabric, paint, overhauled propeller and radiators. The Rolls Royce Merlin 500/45 engine reportedly has 209.9 SMOH by Vintage V-12s and 22.2 Hrs STOH.

The aircraft is shown above in 2006 while wearing the colors of Mk I P2970 “Little Willie.” In 2014, the machine was restored by Vintage Fighter Restorations of Australia and now represents V6748, flown by John Dallas Crossman of 32 and 46 Squadrons.

The Hurricane is located in Australia and is currently being offered for £1,495,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Additional Information via Vintage Fighter Restorations Photo: Dave Miller [Cropped] via Wikimedia Commons)

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Brickmania Releases New LEGO A6M5 Zero Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 A6M5 Zero LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2244) consists of 403 LEGO and BrickWarriors elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include a custom 360-degree printed WWII Japanese Pilot minifig, retractable landing gear, custom printed wing panels and exhaust, an updated engine housing, detailed cockpit, and reconfigured wing design for a more true to life appearance.

Click below to check out the product page and a video overview of the new kit.

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, 1/32 “Legion Condor” Bf 109E Kit

Eduard has released a limited edition, 1/32 Bf 109E model kit with markings representing machines in Legion Condor service during the Spanish Civil War.

The offering (11105) reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched set, painting mask and Cartograf marking options for five aircraft: Bf 109E-1 flown by Oblt. Siebelt Reents, CO of 1. J/88; Bf 109E-3 of 2. J/88; Bf 109E-1 flown by Oblt. Hans Schmoller-Haldy of 3. J/88; Bf 109E-3 flown by Lt. Werner Ursinus of 2. J/88 and Bf 109E-3 flown by Uffz. Herbert Schob of 3. J/88.

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World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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1944 Hawker Hurricane IIB G-HHII (S/N R20023), touted as “the world’s only dual control two seat Hawker Hurricane” has hit the market.

The aircraft was manufactured by the Canadian Car & Foundry Company in 1942 and served with the RCAF until 1944. It then passed through a succession of owners, including Tony Ditheridge of Hawker Restorations, who restored it to a fighter-bomber configuration in the markings of BE505 of 174 (Mauritius) Squadron. The machine was acquired by the Hangar 11 Collection in 2007 and performed its first post-restoration flight in 2009. After being offered for sale, the machine once again joined the Hawker Restorations family and was chosen for conversion to a two-seat Hurricane. The listing states: Continue reading World’s Only Dual Control, Two Seat Hawker Hurricane Offered For Sale

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Eduard Releases Royal Class Edition Tempest Mk.V Kit

Eduard has released its new Royal Class Edition Tempest Mk.V model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (R0018) reportedly includes Eduard (Dual Combo) plastic parts, 14 Cartograf decal options, pre-painted PE parts, painting mask and a number of resin parts, including undercarriage wheels, exhaust stacks and the cable cutter/shock absorber for TT.5 version. In addition, the kit includes a pictorial book that covers Tempest Mk.V service.

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“Won’t Find a Better Flying T-6”: Restored 1954 Harvard Mk IV For Sale

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A “beautifully restored, ready to fly” 1954 Harvard Mk IV is available for sale. The listing states:

Serial # PC513331; Registration # N52494; Features Include: Polished aluminum exterior, 5000 hours Total Time, 490 Hours since Engine Overhaul, KY195B Nav / Com, KT76A Transponder, Northstar M1 GPS, New Warbird Intercom, Pre-Oiler, Cleveland Brakes, Polished Propeller, Prop Spinner, New Seats, Like New Glass, Original exhaust plus a custom exhaust! Will take cars in trade!

The aircraft is located in St Louis, Missouri and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

(Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)

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CHAA Shares Update on Lancaster FM212 Restoration

The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association has shared an update on the restoration of Avro Lancaster Mk X FM212.

The team reports that the restoration of the cockpit is nearing completion and hope to have it ready by the end of the summer. Reattachment of the nose section and canopy will follow, making two sections of the aircraft fully restored.

Damage to the starboard wing has also been addressed and it is now ready to be reassembled. In addition, many smaller jobs are also said to be underway, including repairing instruments. Restoration is reportedly on track to be completed by 2024. Continue reading CHAA Shares Update on Lancaster FM212 Restoration

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Extremely Rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair Project Offered For Sale

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An F4U-1 Vought Sikorsky “Birdcage” Corsair project has hit the market.

Described as one of the most rare and desirable warbird projects, the offering consists of two shipping containers full of parts, and includes the rear fuselage and inner wings/landing gears of BuNo 02608; the main spar and outer wings from 02270; all additional parts from the 02608 crash site; all of the additional parts from 02270 that weren’t incorporated in it’s restoration, and many templates from the restoration of 02270. Continue reading Extremely Rare F4U-1 “Birdcage” Corsair Project Offered For Sale

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One of Only Two Flying Examples of Fiat G-59 Offered For Sale

Fiat G-59-4B S/N MM-53774 (I-MRSV), touted as one of only two flying examples of the type in the world, has hit the market.

The aircraft is one of only ten G.59-4Bs built and performed its first post restoration flight on May 25, 1992 from Lido di Venezia Airport. The airframe reportedly has 240 hrs since restoration while the Rolls Royce Merlin 500/20 engine has 240 hrs SMOH by Zeuschel Racing Engines.

I-MRSV is located in Italy and is currently being offered for €1,200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Top Photo: Gian Marco Anzellotti via Wikimedia Commons)

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Airfix Releases Giant 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat Model Kit

Today, Airfix released its highly anticipated, new tool F6F-5 Hellcat model kit in a massive 1/24 scale.

As previously reported, the model was originally announced at the Telford model show in November 2018. It reportedly includes over 600 parts with full cockpit detail; a complete, fully detailed radial engine, engine mount and all ancillaries; separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels; detailed undercarriage, undercarriage bays and arrestor hook; fully detailed gun bays with complete machine guns and ammunition trays and realistic surface detailing showing rivets, fasteners and rippled stressed skin. Drop tanks (2 types), 250lb and 500lb bombs and rockets are also included.

The kit (A19004) is also touted as offering four liveries and options to display the wings extended or folded, the canopy open or closed and the landing gear and flaps either extended or retracted.

Product Page ($145.95)

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