Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Newly Restored P-39F Airacobra Performs Maiden Flight in NZ [Video]

On February 26, Jerry Yagen’s P-39F Airacobra performed its first post restoration flight from Ardmore Airfield in Auckland, New Zealand with NZ Warbirds Association President Frank Parker at the controls.

As previously reported, the aircraft is based largely on an ex-Soviet Air Force P-39Q which was recovered around 1995, although it is also said to feature parts obtained from P-39Q 42-20341. The machine (ZK-COB) was restored to airworthy condition by Pioneer Aero Ltd and represents USAAC 220341.

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Eduard to Release New WNF/Diana Bf 109G-10 Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a ProfiPACK edition Bf 109G-10 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The upcoming release (82161) is reportedly based on the new tool Bf 109G-6 kit (82111) released in 2016 and is focused on aircraft produced by Wiener Neustädter Flugzeugwerke/Diana. As the images below show, the kit will contain decals representing four aircraft from April-May, 1945.

As of this writing, it appears that a release date for the new WNF/Diana Bf 109 kit has not yet been announced.

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Additional Partnership Announced as Restoration of Spitfire AA810 Set to Begin

Following their December announcement of a partnership with Kennet Aviation, The Spitfire AA810 Project has reportedly contracted Airframe Assemblies Ltd to assist with the restoration of Spitfire PR.IV AA810.

As previously reported, AA810 was flown by Alastair “Sandy” Gunn of 1 PRU RAF and departed RAF Wick in Scotland for a photo reconnaissance mission to Trondheim, Norway on March 5, 1942. During the flight, Gunn was forced to bail out after being shot down by two Messerschmitts of Jagdgruppe Losigkeit near Surnadal. Gunn became a POW and took part in The Great Escape in 1944, but sadly was recaptured and executed.

The remains of the Spitfire were recovered in July, with “some 70% of the aircraft” remaining intact. It will now receive a full restoration to airworthy status and will reportedly incorporate a significant amount of original material. Plans also call for a few unsuitable elements of the aircraft to be used in various memorials. Continue reading Additional Partnership Announced as Restoration of Spitfire AA810 Set to Begin

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Special Hobby to Release New Tool Short Sunderland Model Kit

Special Hobby has announced the upcoming release of their long awaited new tool Short Sunderland Mk V model kit in 1/72 scale.

Details about the upcoming kit (SH72162) are lacking, although the company describes it as “a brand new model, yes just ours – no cooperation with anyone else.” The box art depicts SZ566/Z, which was flown by Vaclav Bergman in Singapore during the Korea War. Liveries to be represented in the kit have not been reported.

The Sunderland is currently slated for release in April.

(Special Hobby via AeroScale)

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1940 Allison V-1710-F2R Engine Offered For Sale

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A 1940 Allison V-1710-F2R engine has hit the market.

The engine is located in El Paso, Texas and is listed as Bureau Model V-1710-27. Additional details are scarce although the listing does feature a number of photos. Click here to check it out.

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New FlightLine P-51D 850mm RC Model Released

Motion RC has released a new FlightLine 850mm (33″) P-51D Mustang PNP RC model.

The offering is described as “re-imagined” to fit a beginner-friendly format with “accurate styling, gyro-readiness, low operating cost and high fun factor in an easily transportable size.” The model reportedly features a long plywood battery plate, reinforced motor firewall, shatter resistant two blade propeller, one-piece wing with carbon spar, servo horn protectors, plastic sheathed underside fuselage to resist scuffs during landing and balanced wing loading for precise handling and steady landing characteristics.

The FlightLine Mustang includes two different decal sets representing “The Enchantress”, flown by 2nd Lt William Saks of 457th Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group and “Shanghai Lil'” flown by Ed Linfante of 462nd Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group.

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Airfix to Release New Quick Build D-Day Spitfire, P-51 Kits

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of new Spitfire (J6045) and P-51 (J6046) kits to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The kits snap together, eliminating the need for for glue or paint, and each includes a sticker sheet with a D-Day livery. Additional details, such as scale, remain a mystery.

The kits are currently slated for release in May. Click below to check out product links and additional images.

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Eduard Releases New Tool Hawker Tempest Mk. V Series 2 Model Kit

Eduard has released their new tool Hawker Tempest Series 2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82122) follows Eduard’s new tool Series 1 Tempest released in November and is offered as a ProfiPack edition with paint masks, pre-colored photo etched parts and Cartograf decals for six machines. The company also states that there are some improvements in the plastic frames.

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Restored, “Always Hangared” 1943 Stinson L-5B Offered For Sale

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A 1943 Stinson L-5B (N8224P) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Airframe: TT 732hrs; Engine: TT 732hrs Lycoming 0-435-1 Top overhaul 721hrs; chrome cylinders and new compression rings; New ACK model E-04 ELT; New ELT Battery {expires 6/29/23}; New Concord Battery; Annual 8/2018; Compressions 75/80 or better; New Brackett Air Filter, transponder and encoder check 8/2018; Many spare parts; Restored 1996 to 2005; Always Hangared; No Damage History Known; Avionics: Trimble TX 760D Comm, Bendix King KT 76A Transponder, New TCI Encoder, Dave Clark Intercom

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

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Kermit Weeks Shares New, Two Part Video Update on Messerschmitt Bf 108 Restoration

For the latest installment of Fantasy of Flight’s Mechanic’s Corner, owner Kermit Weeks has shared a two part video update on the restoration of his 1936 Messerschmitt Bf 108.

Part 1 features restoration specialist Paul Stecewycz talking about the restoration of tail and wing components and demonstrating the operation of the mechanical trim wheel. In part 2 Stecewycz visits the large paint stripping booth to explain, then demonstrate, the process of plastic blasting the paint layers and filler materials off of the 108 wings.

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