Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Modelsvit Releases New Tool XP-55 Ascender Model Kit

Modelsvit has released their new tool XP-55 Ascender model kit in 1/48 scale.

The aircraft, built by Curtiss-Wright, performed its maiden flight in 1943 but its performance was found to be lacking. Only three examples of the type were built – two of which were destroyed in crashes. The third is currently on long-term loan from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Air Zoo to the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.

The new kit (4808) reportedly includes PE sheet (instrument panel, seat belts, cabin side panels), two canopies (open/closed), painting masks (inner/outer) and marking options for two machines (S/N 278846, S/N 278847).

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“Extremely Rare” Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Project Offered For Sale

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An “extremely rare” Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

completely built fuselage (hammer rivets used), almost complete set of landing gears, two DB 605 engines, propeller hub, cowling, lots of wing parts, many tail parts and many many more parts

An original Werknummer and data plate are reportedly included. The project is located in Austria and is currently being offered for $128,000. Check out the links below for additional details.

(via Barnstormers Additional Information via Warbird Auctions Top Image: Björn Huber via Wikimedia Commons)

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Officially Licensed FlightLine 1600mm F4U-1A / 1D Corsair RC Models Announced

The upcoming release of new FlightLine 1600mm F4U-1A and 1D Corsair PNP RC models have been announced.

The models, which are officially licensed by Northrop Grumman, are approximately 1/8 scale, with a 1600mm wingspan and 1300mm length. They are reportedly molded from EPO foam with a multi-material wing and feature “lots of plastic parts to enhance its scale fidelity and user friendliness.” Each will reportedly be offered wearing a “period-accurate factory paint scheme” and come with “appropriate decals.”

Power is provided by a a 5055-390KV brushless outrunner motor, 80A ESC and a scale three-blade propeller which are said to “help power the Corsair through acrobatic maneuvers with ease while retaining a reasonable scale appearance.”

The Corsair models are currently available for pre-order with an expected release sometime in late January. Click below to learn more.

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First Look: New PBR Technology Gives Aeroplane Heaven’s Upcoming He 111 “War Weary” Appearance

Flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven has released new screenshots of their upcoming Heinkel He 111 P2 in P3DV4.4 “with full PBR materials.”

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.” Additioanl 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.

Six authentic marking options will be included as well, each reportedly created using P3D v4.4’s new “PBR Workflow” techniques to provide “a new level of realism to your flight simulation experience.” The newly released images capture the results, which include metal and corrosion effects, paint chips and staining. The developer states “All Heinkels will be released for 4.4 with PBR incorporated.”

A final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to see more.

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1944 A-26B Invader C-GWLT Offered For Sale

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A 1944 Douglas A-26B Invader (S/N 44-34778 C-GWLT) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This Douglas Invader was delivered to the U.S. Navy and designated as a JD-1D. Its first civilian owner was Raytheon who used them for radar and missile systems testing. In 1974 it was sold to Airspray in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada who operated it as Tanker 98. In 2006 it was sold to its current owner.

The airframe has reportedly amassed 4438.2 hrs TTSN while the two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines have 0 SMOH and 1059.5 SMOH. The machine is located in Manitoba, Canada and is currently being offered for $350,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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

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The Wait is Over: HK Models Releases New 1/32 Avro Lancaster Mk I Model Kit

HK Models has released their highly anticipated Avro Lancaster model kit in 1/32 scale.

The limited release kit (HKM-01E010) reportedly spans 972mm and measures 664mm in length. It features over 824 parts and includes a one piece molded top and bottom wing section, photo etched details and Cartograf decals for three machines, including W4783 of 460 Squadron and two incarnations of R5868 “S-Sugar” of 83 and 467 Squadron RAAF, which became the first bomber to complete 100 missions.

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“Superb” Titan T-51B Mustang Offered For Sale

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A “superb” Honda V6 powered Titan T-51 Mustang “B” model (G-CIFD) has hit the market. The listing states:

Currently a single seater with removable long range ferry tank. Based Shobdon. TTSN 125 hours; a fully sorted aircraft. 35-40 l/hr at moderate rpm and 165 – 170 mph cruise. Great air display machine with highly impressive ROC. Endurance 4.5 hrs. Whirlwind C/S prop, authentic look and feel including cockpit area. Easy flight and ground handling characteristics. Featured in Pilot Magazine and LAA magazine. Winner of two Commendations at LAA Rally. Located at Shobdon, always flown by builder/owner and hangared. Permit till August 2019.

The machine, which is said to be “approximately 75% scale of P-51” is currently being offered for £120,000. Click here to check out the full listing.

(via Moccas Mustang Photo: Mike Burdett via Wikimedia Commons)

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Douglas C-47A D-Day and Market Garden Veteran Offered For Sale

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A 1944 Douglas C-47A / DC-3C D-Day and Market Garden veteran has hit the market.

This C-47A-5-DK was reportedly built in January 1944 by Douglas Aircraft Company at their plant in Oklahoma City and has the manufacturer serial number 12253 and tail number 42-92451. It was assigned by the USAAF on January 24, 1944, and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force (RAF) at Dorval, Montreal, QC on February 4th 1944. It received RAF registration FZ668 and was ferried to England and assigned to 271 Squadron.

The listing states (in part):

Aircraft condition: Project, not airworthy, sold as is and without warranty. The aircraft is sold without engines / propellers / instruments / seats / elevators. Airframe: 43354 hours. No logbook but enough documents to get a new one issued. Airframe is in good condition and can be restored to airworthy condition. The buyer must pay a non refundable $750 deposit within 48h after the end of the auction.

The machine is located at CYHU – St-Hubert Airport in Montreal, Canada and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, including the aircraft’s history.

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Arma Hobby Releases “Expert Set” New Tool Hawker Hurricane Model Kit

Arma Hobby has released their new tool Hawker Hurricane Mk I “expert set” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (70019) reportedly includes plastic / photoetched parts, canopy / wheel masks and Techmod decals with four markings options representing P3059 and V7234 of 501 Squadron, R4175 of 303 Polish/RAF Squadron and 284 of 3 Squadron SAAF.

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New Partnership Seeks to Return “Sandy’s Spitfire” AA810 to the Air in 2023

The Spitfire AA810 project has announced a new partnership with Kennet Aviation to provide CAA A8-23/25 oversight for the restoration to flight of a Spitfire PR.IV (example shown above).

As previously reported, Spitfire AA810, flown by Alastair “Sandy” Gunn of 1 PRU RAF, 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 is now receiving 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 New Partnership Seeks to Return “Sandy’s Spitfire” AA810 to the Air in 2023