Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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1/3 Scale, Manned B-17 “Bally’s Bomber” Offered For Sale

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Jack Bally’1/3 scale, manned B-17G reproduction (N413ME) has hit the market.

The Illinois-based machine was built over a 17-year period using 1/9 scale RC model aircraft plans and carries a single pilot. It is powered by four Hirth 4-cylinder 2-stroke engines, spans 34′ 7″ and contains more than 25,000 rivets. It has reportedly flown 55 hrs (most recently to EAA Airventure 2018) and is experimental certified.

Offers are now being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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P-40E Kittyhawk AK803 Arrives At New Temporary Home

After being shipped from its previous base in New Zealand earlier this month, Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk S/N AK803 has arrived at its new, temporary home at the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon.

The aircraft was delivered to the RCAF in October 1941 and based at an RCAF Station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where it saw use in anti-submarine patrols. Later, it was flown 4,000 miles to Annette Island, Alaska (setting a record in the process) before moving on to Boundary Bay near Vancouver, British Columbia, where it performed fighter affiliation work with B-24s and B-25s.

Following a landing accident on Vancouver Island, AK803 was sent to Coates Limited on Sea Island, where it was stripped to bare metal, polished and used as part of a War Bond drive at Brockton Point Oval in Vancouver.

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WW2 Bachem Ba 349 Natter Interceptor Offered For Sale

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A German WW2 Bachem Ba 349 Natter rocket-powered interceptor has hit the market. The product description states:

You are bidding on a full size Bachem Natter BA 349 – the first vertical take off/rocket fighter aircraft in the world! This one was discovered in the back of a hangar. Partially it looks restored, partially original, partially new. I am not an expert on this. Outstanding opportunity to purchase a great show plane for your hangar or your WWII museum! The price is as is and where is! You may inspect it any time! Present location South Germany.

The Natter was intended to launch vertically and conduct the majority of its flight via autopilot. Upon sighting Allied bombers, the pilot would aim the machine at the target and fire its nose-mounted rockets, after which it would return to the ground via parachute. Only one manned flight was attempted on March 1, 1945, which resulted in the death of the test pilot.

This example is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and is currently being offered for US $8,500. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1940 Boeing Stearman N2S-2 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman N2S2 N59463 has hit the market. The listing states:

Aircraft total time 1310.9 hours, Current engine R-680. 448.9 hours. Current annual expires 12/2018. 2B-20 ground adjustable propeller. ACK E01 ELT. King KT76A transponder, PR 850 blind encoder. King KY 196/VHF transceiver. Also has intercom. Aircraft has alternator and electric starter. A zero time spare R-680 is also available as a package. Price of airplane and spare engine 100k

The aircraft is located in Snohomish, Washington and is currently being offered for $75,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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De Havilliand Mosquito HJ711 Performs Successful Engine Test in Lincolnshire [Video]

On September 19, Tony Agar’s de Havilland Mosquito NF.II HJ711 performed a successful run of its port engine at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.

As previously reported, the aircraft was built at Hatfield in 1943 and went on to serve with 141 and 169 Squadrons, scoring the latter’s first kill on January 30, 1944 when pilot Squadron Leader J.A.H. Cooper downed a Bf 110 over Berlin. Following the war, HJ711’s forward fuselage was transferred to RAF Air Training Command at Chingsford before the nose section resurfaced at the Reflectaire Museum in Blackpool. Agar acquired the remains in 1971 and began a long term restoration to taxiing condition using components of PF498, VA878, NT616, and RS715.

The machine spent many years at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, York before the decision was made to relocate it to Lincolnshire, which has additional facilities available to complete restoration work.

Click below to check out videos of Wednesday’s test.

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“Very Rare” Avro Lancaster Gun Turret Offered For Sale

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An item described as a “very rare original” Avro Lancaster mid upper gun turret has hit the market. The listing states:

Aluminium parts in good condition considering its age, sadly the perspex sections have been broken but enough left to make templates if required. Perfect for a turret restoration as the frame is in good condition and complete. Built by Nash and Thompson, I haven’t cleaned the manufacturers plate too much as it seems to have suffered worse from corrosion and I don’t want to damage it. It is quite large, approx 1.8m wide.

The turret is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom and is being offered for £2,250 (or about US $2,981.93), although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Hangar 9 to Release 20cc, 1/6 P-51D RC Model

Hangar 9 has announced the upcoming release of a P-51D Mustang 20cc, 69.5″ ARF (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) RC model.

The aircraft (HAN2820) is described as “expertly constructed” from lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood with “finely detailed, satin-finish covering” offering “scale nomenclature, panel lines, and more.” Additional features reportedly include a detailed cockpit with 3D instrument panel, an “expertly painted” pilot bust, retract ready fixed landing gear with 4″ wheels / realistic shock-absorbing struts, functional flaps, scale control surface hinge lines, gear doors, wing guns and antenna, optional-use wing pylons with removable drop tanks and two marking options representing “Geraldine” or “Sky Bouncer.”

The model is currently available for pre-order with the next shipment expected in early October.

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Dora Wings Releases First Renderings of 1/48 Seversky P-35

Dora Wings has released the first renderings of a new Seversky P-35 that is reportedly being developed in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, there seems to be no additional details about the kit, so kit contents, liveries, pricing and a release date remain a mystery. Click below to check out additional images.

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Tamiya Announces Development of New Tool Spitfire Mk. 1 Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the development of a new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1, open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out a recently released rendering.

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Fighter Escort Wings P-51 Project Offered For Sale

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A Fighter Escort Wings Replica P-51D Mustang has hit the market. The product description states (in part):

FEW P51D Mustang, 2/3 size replica, composite construction. Almost ready for sign-off. Taxi tested. Experienced builders wish to sell as a project rather than as flying aircraft. Airframe largely complete, and primed ready for topcoat. All systems installed and functional. Some minor finish details and avionics to be completed. Weight & balance as per specifications. Engine 383 cu.in. Chevrolet bowtie cast iron small block stroker, professionally built by experienced race-engine builder.

The machine is reportedly equipped with an “actual P-51 electrical panel” while offering “exceptional workmanship throughout.” It is located in Hillsboro, Oregon and is currently being offered for US $165,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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