Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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“Very Complete” A-26 Invader Project With WW2, Korea History For Sale

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A “very complete” A-26B Invader project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Stock A26B 41-39486 in storage since 1964. WW2 and Korea history. Very complete. Everything is stored inside the wings are the only parts outside. This is a project that needs full restoration. Lot of new old parts. Several buildings of parts. Has a duel control kit included. Has a semi truck trailer included to move this airplane.

The aircraft is located in Kingsford, MI and is currently being offered for $40,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: TSRL [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons)

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EAA Museum B-25H Performs First Post-Restoration Flight [Video]

After “countless hours” of work, the EAA Museum’s B-25H Mitchell “Berlin Express” returned to the air on Saturday for its first post-restoration flight.

As previously reported, the aircraft (N10V / S/N 43-4432) was originally delivered to the USAAF in 1943 and went on to serve as an administrative aircraft at several bases around the US. Following the war, it passed through the hands of several owners, including Tallmantz Aviation, who used the machine in the 1970 film Catch-22.

The B-25 was donated to the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1972 where it was restored to flying status as “The City of Burlington.” However, it was damaged in a landing accident in the 1980s, which resulted in cosmetic repairs and static display at the museum.

In 2015, the decision was made to fully restore the aircraft and return it to airworthy condition in order to “honor veterans and promote educational outreach.”

Click below to check out a video of the flight and an overview of the restoration.

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Eduard Releases New Fw 109A-8 Model Kit

Eduard has released a new 1/48 Fw 190A-8 model kit from “so-called New Generation Tools.”

The kit (82147) reportedly features Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted photo etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for five aircraft, including representations of W.Nr. 350189 of 12./JG 5; W.Nr. 960542 of Stab/JG 4; W.Nr. 171180 of 6./JG 300 (shown on box art above); W.Nr. 172733 flown by Uffz. Ernst Schroder and Ofhr. Walter Kohne’s machine of 3./JG 1. Click below to check out Buy on eBay on eBay / livery profiles.

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Two Award Winning P-51D Mustangs Offered For Sale As Pair

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A pair of award winning North American P-51D Mustangs honoring the Pattillo brothers have hit the market. The offering includes 1944 P-51D S/N 44-73279 (N451D) “Sweet & Lovely” and 1945 P-51D S/N 45-11495 (N5551D) “Little Rebel.”

Sweet & Lovely’s airframe reportedly has 133 hours since restoration and is powered by a “Packard -1650-7 w -9 Heads and Banks.” Little Rebel’s airframe reportedly has 88 hours since restoration and is equipped with a “Packard -1650-7 w 500 Series Heads and Banks; Roush Pistons; Eye Engineering – Fingers.”

Features reportedly include new fuselages with new longhorns and skins, wings with new spars and skins, “everything new or overhauled.”

The aircraft are located in Oklahoma and are available as a pair for US $5,400,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Photo: D. Miller via Flickr)

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FM-2 Wildcat N909WJ Offered For Sale

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A 1944 FM-2 Wildcat (S/N 16203 / N909WJ) has hit the market.

The aircraft reportedly has 602 hours since ground up restoration by Darrel Skurich and is powered by a Wright R-1820-56W with 607 SMOH by J.R.S. Engines. It is said to include an avionics package as well as Red Line brakes, Jasco alternator, wing jury struts, pre-oiler, oil recovery system and Concorde gel battery. The machine also comes with several spares, including a wingtip, manuals, main wheel and several tires.

The Wildcat is located at KARR Airport in IL and is currently being offered for $1,250,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: D. Miller via Flickr)

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“Excellent Condition” P-51D “Hurry Home Honey” Offered For Sale

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P-51D Mustang NL3751D “Hurry Home Honey” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1944 North American P51D Mustang “Hurry Home Honey”. 16 SMOH on Vintage V12, Cuff prop, Impeccable maintenance Excellent condition.

The aircraft is located in Austin, Texas and is currently being offered for $2,250,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: D. Miller via Flickr)

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“Beautifully Restored, Ready to Fly” 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, 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.

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Archive Video Captures Lee Archer Witnessing First Post-Restoration Flight of Kermit Weeks’ P-51C

Kermit Weeks has shared an archive video from circa 2001 which shows his P-51C when it was newly restored and ready to undergo flight testing.

The aircraft was painted to represent “Ina, The Macon Belle,” flown by the highest scoring Tuskegee Airman, Lee Archer. As the video shows, Archer was on hand for the maiden flight and is also sat in the cockpit beforehand and shared his thoughts on the restoration.

Click below to check it out.

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“Possibly The Nicest Ryan STA/STM On The Planet” Offered For Sale

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1940 Ryan STM-2 S/N 459 (VH-AWG) described as “possibly the nicest Ryan STA/STM on the planet” has hit the market.

The machine is described as a surviving example of an Australian STM-2 which had previously been delivered to Netherlands Naval Air Force. It was acquired as a project in 1995 and transported to Tyabb, Vic, where it underwent a 5 year, 100 point restoration by Ryan “Gurus” John and Charles Govers. The Menasco Pirate C4S-3 engine was reportedly overhauled by Borg Sorenson.

According to the listing, the airframe has 50 hrs since a complete, no expense spared restoration to concourse standards, while the engine has 50 hrs SMH. It is located in Melbourne, Australia and is currently being offered for US $150,000. Click here and here to check out complete listings.

(Photo: Ian Creek via Wikimedia Commons)

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First Look: Test Molds For Modelsvit’s Upcoming 1/48 Bf 109 C-3

Modelsvit has released the first test shots of the molding process for their upcoming Messerschmitt Bf 109 C-3 in 1/48 scale.

Additional details have not yet been announced, although the molding process will reportedly be accomplished soon. Click below to check out the newly released images.

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