Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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First Look: Eduard’s Newly Designed and Tooled 1/48 Tempest Mk V

Eduard’s newly designed and tooled 1/48 Tempest Mk V model kit will reportedly be introduced during the upcoming Scale Model World event in Telford, UK on November 10th and 11th.

The kit (82121) will be offered as a ProfiPACK edition representing aircraft manufactured within Series 1. It reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted PE-sets, a painting mask and Cartograf decals with six marking options.

The kit is currently slated for release in December, although, 200 pieces will reportedly be available for the Telford event. Click below to check out additional images.

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World’s Only Flying Hawker Hurricane Mk IV Returns to the Air in Belgium [Video]

On November 4, Hawker Hurricane KZ321 (OO-HUR), which is believed to be the only airworthy Mk IV in existence, completed two successful flights from Brasschaat airfield near Antwerp, Belgium.

As previously reported, the machine was built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. sometime after 1942 and delivered to No. 6 Squadron RAF in 1943, serving in Greece, Italy and Yugoslavia before the end of WW2. It was abandoned in Israel in 1947 and was recovered decades later from a Jaffa scrapyard by Warbirds of GB, Ltd., who returned it to the UK in 1983.

In 1991, the Hurricane was acquired by The Fighter Collection of the Imperial War Museum. Restoration by Hawker Restorations, Ltd. commenced in 2001 and the aircraft was returned to “zero hour condition” using original and refurbished parts. It performed its first post-restoration flight in 2003 and was operated by The Fighter Collection until acquisition by Vintage Wings of Canada in 2006. The machine was recently sold to a Belgian owner and arrived at the FAST Aero shop in Brasschaat in May, where it was prepared for its return to flight.

Click below to check out a video of the machine returning to the air.

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1943 Boeing Stearman A75N1 (PT-17) Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 1943 Boeing Stearman A75N1 (PT-17) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

4500 TT, Continental W 670 220hp, 150 Since over haul with roller bearings. 2004 Aircraft was completely restored from the ground up. Avionics: Garmin SL40, Garmin GTX-327, Jasco Alternator 12 volt system. Aircraft was taxing and flipped over in dirt. The top wing need repairs (see pictures,blue tap is damage) NO damage to bottom wings or fuselage. Rudder and vertical have been done with all new covering. Included will be a new MT wood prop direct from MT ($6,000)

The aircraft is located in La Mesa, California and is currently available for US $68,000.00, although offers are reportedly being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Tamiya Shares New Photos, Release Date For New Tool 1/48 Spitfire

Tamiya has shared new photos of their upcoming new tool 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.1 model kit and stated that it will go on sale “around December 22.”

As previously reported, the kit (61119) will reportedly benefit from “new information to make this new release many times more historically accurate.” It will also include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1 while providing open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

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“Early Spitfire/Hurricane Aircraft Camera” Offered For Sale

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An item described as an “early Spitfire/Hurricane aircraft camera” with “no major faults normal wear & tear” has been spotted on eBay. The listing states (in part):

This 12v camera preceeds the 24v and was fitted to the Spitfire & Hurricane in the second world war. Model G45; Ref.no lens 14a/1398; Body 14a/1389; Serial.no lens 4694; Body 4680; Maker Williamson Mfc co ltd, London & Reading. The lens is in good condition and not cracked, it comes complete with the original case as shown.

The camera is located in Ormesby St Margaret, UK and is being offered for £350, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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HpH Models Releases New Interior Images of Upcoming 1/32 C-47 Kit

HpH Models has released new images detailing the interior of their upcoming 1/32 C-47 model kit.

As previously noted, two kits will reportedly be made available, beginning with the C-47 and followed by a DC-3. The company states that it is currently finishing work on the C-47, although additional details, including pricing and full kit contents, remain a mystery at the moment.

The kit will reportedly be available to purchase at the Telford show. Click below to check out additional pics.

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Freightdog Models To Release Supermarine Seafire Mk Ib Model Kit

Freightdog Models has announced a Supermarine Seafire Mk.Ib model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering, which is described as “a cooperation with Kovozavody Prostejov,” will reportedly be a “complete kit,” wit injection moulded HQT plastic, additional resin conversion parts and Fantasy Printshop decals for two early and late schemes.

It is hoped to be a Telford 2018 release. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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B-24 “Diamond Lil” Returns to the Air Following Restoration

The Commemorative Air Force has reported that their B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil” returned to the air for the first time in over two years on October 22.

As previously reported, the aircraft (AM927) was delivered to the British in May 1941 and transferred to Trans World Airlines (TWA) to conduct training of RAF pilots out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. A landing accident shortly thereafter resulted in the bomber being returned to Consolidated in San Diego. In July 1942, it returned to service as the C-87 Liberator Express prototype, acting as a personnel and equipment transport and test platform. Following the war it was modified with long RY-3 nose and PBY nacelles and saw further use as an executive and personnel transport. It was acquired by the CAF in 1968.

The machine was grounded in 2016 for work that included an interior restoration and the overhaul of three engines. It will reportedly make its first post-restoration appearance at the Wings Over Dallas WW2 airshow this weekend.

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“Original”, “Restored”, “Movie Star” Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Offered For Sale

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A 1942 Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero (S/N 3858 / N553TT) has hit the market. The listing states:

Legendary WWII fighter aircraft – Original, salvaged airframe recovered from New Guinea – Detailed logbook listing all work and certifications – Original Nakajima Sakae engine available – Movie Star with combat history – Located in CA, USA

The machine reportedly underwent a “historic and authentic restoration using original engineering drawings (set of original Zero blueprints)” and returned to the air in 2000. It is marked as AI-112 and finished in the colors it wore for the film Pearl Harbor, where it flew some 55 hours for filming. The machine is reportedly fitted with a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engine modified in order to fit without unduly changing the cowling lines of the Zero – however, as stated above, an original Nakajima Sakae engine is reportedly available.

Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Trade-a-Plane Photo: Frank Kovalchek via Wikimedia Commons)

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Stearman A75 N1 N75160 Offered For Sale

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Boeing Stearman A75 N1 N75160 (S/N 75-2224) has hit the market.

The listing states that the machine has a total time of 2862.0 with a “fresh annual inspection.” Engine time is listed as 762 and prop time as 71.

The machine is located in Uvalde, TX and is currently available for US $78,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.