Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Kermit Weeks Shares March 2019 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Update [Video]

Following up on a two-part series released last month, Kermit Weeks has posted a new video update on the restoration of his 1936 Messerschmitt Bf 108.

The update serves as an installment of Fantasy of Flight’s Mechanic’s Corner and features restoration specialist Paul Stecewycz detailing recent work to the wings, which have been stripped and put into fixtures for skin removal, as well as the control surfaces, cockpit glass, and cockpit instruments.

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New Views of Aeroplane Heaven’s Heinkel He 111 as Release Draws Near

In a recent update, flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven states that their Heinkel He 111 P2 is nearing release.

As previously reported, the aircraft is being developed for FSX/SE, P3DV3+ and P3DV4+ and is said to offer a high fidelity model with “an enormous amount of authentic detail.” Additional features reportedly include a fully animated complex control systems for rudder, aileron and elevator, “secret” modern navigation suite fitted to the cockpit for IFR navigation, highly realistic, animated pilot, bomb-aimer and mid/upper gunner, detailed Daimler Benz V12 engine under removable nacelle panels and authentic stereo sound pack with the signature “out of sync” engine throb at full throttle. Continue reading New Views of Aeroplane Heaven’s Heinkel He 111 as Release Draws Near

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Dora Wings Announces Development of 1/72 Westland Lysander

Dora Wings has announced “project work” on a 1/72 Westland Lysander.

At the moment, no additional details have been released, although the company has posted a series of images showing the aircraft in the early stages of development. Click below to see more.

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PBY-5A in “Very Good Condition” Offered For Sale

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Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A CC-CDT (S/N CV-332) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine is in “very good” and “flight” condition with water bomber equipment installed. The airframe has reportedly amassed 7193 hrs while its two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 engines have 243 and 127 hrs.

The aircraft is located in Santiago, Chile. Pricing is available on request and is said to be negotiable. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: aeroprints.com via Wikimedia Commons)

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Kermit Weeks Films Visit With Possible New Acquisition: Polikarpov I-16

Kermit Weeks has posted a new video detailing his recent trip to the old CAF Museum in Midland, Texas to examine an available Polikarpov I-16 that he was considering purchasing.

The I-16 was the last of Nikolai Polikarpov’s fighter designs to enter production. An aircraft of revolutionary design, the I-16 was the first monoplane fighter with an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear to enter front line service anywhere in the world. It’s operational status introduced a new standard to fighter design.

According to the original listing, the aircraft (N30425 / S/N 2421645) was rebuilt in Russia by the original factory for the New Zealand-based Alpine Fighter Collection.

Click below to check out the new video and learn if Kermit will be adding the aircraft to his collection.

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P-39 Projects With “Thousands of Parts” Offered For Sale

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P-39 Airacobra projects have been spotted for sale.

The listing describes the offering as “remains of 5+ D/F/L/Q aircraft, thousands of parts, nos parts, serious project.” The remains are reportedly sold “as package only” with a price of $150,000. They are located in Newcastle, NS Australia.

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Museum of Aviation B-17 Reunites With Its Wings As Restoration Continues

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia has reported a major milestone in the restoration of their B-17 with both wings now attached to the fuselage.

This particular B-17G (S/N 44-83690) was originally delivered to the USAAF on May 9, 1945 and stored in Ohio before moving on to bases in Texas. In 1950 the machine was converted to a DB-17G with the addition of drone control equipment and in 1951 departed for the Marshall Islands to take part in Operation Greenhouse. In 1955, additional drone equipment was added and the aircraft was re-designated DB-17P. It went on to serve with 325th Drone Squadron from 1956-1959 before being removed from the USAF inventory in 1960 and transferred to Grissom AFB in Peru, Indiana, where it is seen above back in 2010.

After sitting on outdoor display for 54 years, the aircraft was moved to the Museum of Aviation in 2015 and became the subject of an extensive restoration that is still ongoing. The museum reports that they “still have much to restore,” but “she looks more like an airplane” with the wings now reunited with the fuselage.

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Collings Foundation to Debut Newly Acquired P-40 With Wings of Freedom Tour

The Collings Foundation in Stow, Massachusetts has announced that their new TP-40N Warhawk will be joining the National Wings of Freedom Tour beginning tomorrow.

The aircraft (N293FR S/N 42-9749) began life as a P-40K which was delivered to the USAAF in 1942. It served with the 11th Air Force, Alaskan Air Defense Command and was damaged near Port Hyden in 1943, being struck off charge shortly thereafter. The machine was recovered in 1975 and eventually underwent restoration to airworthy status, returning to the air in 1986.

In 1990 it became part of the Evergreen Heritage Collection in Arizona and later the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon (where it is seen in the photo above). It was acquired by the Collings Foundation in 2017 and converted to a full dual-control TP-40N.

In addition to joining the Wings of Freedom Tour, the new TP-40N will reportedly be part of Bomber Camp 2019 as well. Click below for photos and additional info.

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C-47 / DC-3 Cockpit / Nose Section Offered For Sale

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The cockpit section of C-47 / DC-3 N87T has hit the market.

According to the listing, the aircraft was still actively flying cargo in the Caribbean as late as 2010 as part of the old Four Star fleet. It was rescued from San Juan, Puerto Rico four years ago and is described as “a shell.”

The cockpit / nose section has the rudder pedals, windshield, side glass, .flooring, walls, ceiling are all still intact. but most has been removed as you can see from the pictures. Instruments and seats, yoke and instrument panel have been removed …BUT instruments and seats and instrument panel are available on-line. You can still get everything you need on line, e.g. Facebook Groups are excellent sources for parts.

The nose section/cockpit is mounted and secured in a padded wooden saddle which is secured to a snowmobile trailer.. ready for easy transport…down the road or onto to a ship for transport.

The section is located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Tiger Moth Project Offered For Sale

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A Tiger Moth project has hit the market. The listing states:

The wings are off and have been recovered. The rear tail section has been recovered including the elevators & rudder! The fuselage needs recovering, yes it’s got a canopy as well as brakes!

The engine was started six months ago and has about 130hr to run. All ADs are complete on the engine!

The Australia-based aircraft is located in “Burpengary Qld in between Caboolture & Redcliffe Airport Qld” and is currently available for AU $35,000 (about US $24,806.25), although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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