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New Book Examines British Approach to Fighter Design in WW1

In has latest book, British Fighter Aircraft in WWI: Design, Construction and Innovation author Mark C. Wilkins “focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production” during the Great War:

World War I witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in aircraft design, construction, and as the war progressed—mass production. Each country generated its own innovations sometimes in surprising ways—Albatros Fokker, Pfalz, and Junkers in Germany and Nieuport, Spad, Sopwith and Bristol in France and Britain… Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies—be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design—from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. Advances were so great that the postwar industry seemed bland by comparison.

The book follows Wilkins previous release German Fighter Aircraft in World War I: Design, Construction and Innovation. It measures 8″ x 0.6″ x 10.1″ and spans 192 pages.

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Yak-18 For Sale: “Always Hangared, All Original Logs”

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A Yak-18 described as an “always hangared, original Chinese Yakolev Yak-18 with original Shevtsov M-11 FR-1 5 cylinder radial engine” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

800 hrs TT on engine, 2300 hrs on airframe. This is a tail wheel 2 seat tandem military basic trainer used by the Russian and Chinese Air Forces. This one is from China with all original logs in Chinese. Have all the aircraft manuals in French and English. Paint is perfect and in Chinese markings, cockpit all original in Chinese markings, all gauges work original Chinese radios, 300 lb air tank that does not leak that operates brakes ,flaps, engine start. prop is constant speed ground adjustable copy of the Aeromatic type prop with counter weights. Fabric on wings only 10 years old done exactly as Chinese did it, fabric on tail feathers only 3 years old. Fuselage is all metal anodized with metal covering back to rear cockpit, fabric from there to the tail… flew a year ago but is started and run regularly.

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

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New Book Documents B-17 Construction With ” Rare Original Photos and Full Manufacturing Details”

In his latest book Building the B-17 Flying Fortress, author Bill Yenne details the construction of America’s greatest multi-engine combat aircraft while revealing “rare original photos and full manufacturing details.”

What sets this book apart from all others in the crowded B-17 field is literally hundreds of factory-original close-up detailed photographs and illustrations accompanied by comprehensive high-resolution reproductions of original Boeing drawings, and all are explained in detailed yet easy to understand descriptive text. This book provides valuable data for the serious Boeing B-17 aficionado as well as a compelling story of America’s aircraft manufacturing prowess for the dedicated aviation enthusiast. Continue reading New Book Documents B-17 Construction With ” Rare Original Photos and Full Manufacturing Details”

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First Look: Sprue Shots for Airfix’s New Tool DH Vampire F.3

Airfix has shared the first sprue photos for their upcoming new tool de Havilland Vampire model kit in 1/48 scale.

The upcoming kit (A06107) is comprised of 123 parts with plastic sprues and three marking options. The newly released images represent parts that are still in the development stage, although it is reportedly “nicely on track and advancing towards release later in the year” (this autumn). The next stage of the process will be test building of sections and a full kit build.

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For Sale: 1931 Waco QCF-2 “Ground Up Rebuild/Restoration in 2006”

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1931 Waco QCF-2 S/N 3487 (N11247) is available for sale.

An original QCF-2 that underwent a ground up rebuild/restoration in 2006 at 1037 TTAF. Complete with a Continental W670 220hp engine and Curtiss Reid propeller this F-2 is without a doubt the most strikingly detailed and functional classic Waco available today.

The airframe has 1150 TTSN (115 Hrs. since restoration), while the Continental W-670-6A engine has 115 hrs SMOH. The Curtiss Reed Model 55501-S propeller has 115 SPOH. The machine includes an avionics package and boasts a number of additional features, such as “black leather seats (excellent condition), front and rear cockpit Hooker Harness four point seat belt/dual “Y” type shoulder harness, front and rear stick mounted Push to Talk switches, front and rear cockpit covers, dual toe brakes, Jasco alternator, Cleveland wheels and brakes and RR Russ tail wheel.”

The aircraft is located in New York and is currently being offered for $199,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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New Book Offers First Comprehensive Study of WW2 Soviet Fighters by Native English Speaker

Among the latest releases from Fonthill Media is Jason Moore’s Soviet Fighters of the Second World War, which “details the development of the Red Air Force fighters, from the dark days of Operation Barbarossa, to eventual triumph over the ruins of Berlin.”

Starting with obsolete aircraft such as the Polikarpov biplane and monoplane fighters, the Soviets then settled on two main lines of development; the inline-engined LaGG-3 and its radial-engined derivatives, the La-5 and La-7, and the inline-engined Yakovlev fighters, which were produced in greater numbers than any other series of fighters. Not only are these aircraft described in great detail, but experimental fighters are also dealt with. In addition to the descriptions, accurate color profiles are provided illustrating the evolution of these aircraft in terms of design, camouflage, and markings. From the fixed undercarriage I-15bis biplane of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, to the superb La-7 and Yak-3 fighters of the last year of the war, the fighters of the Red Air Force are all covered in this comprehensive book.

The 416 page book is described as “the first comprehensive reference work on Soviet fighters of the Second World War written by a native English speaker.” It utilizes “the most up-to-date research” to produce a “stunningly accurate” record with “previously unpublished color profiles.” It includes 192 black-and-white and 85 colour illustrations.

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Airfix to Release B-17G Kit With Two New Liveries

Airfix will be releasing their 1/72 B-17G with two new liveries this coming fall.

The new offering (A08017B) is reporteldy based on the B-17G released as a new tool kit in 2016 (A08017). It will include representations of 43-37756 Milk Wagon of 708th Bomb Squadron, 447th Bomb Group and 43-38728 $5 with Breakfast of 851st Bomb Squadron, 490th Bomb Group. The kit reportedly spans 254mm and includes sprues and decals with a total of 245 parts.

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1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D For Sale: “Flies Awesome”

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A 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D (N43236 S/N 6895) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

All logs from 1947 to present Annual 10/03/2020. Compressions 1 73/80 2 77/80 3 72/80 4 69/80 . aAll AD’s complied with AD compliance log. Univair sealed struts 5 2011 , new windshield , door glass, seat sling ,seat cushions, baggage canvas 10/2020. floor boards 2014 Replace shock cords with superior 9010HD 2/2013. Slick 4333 series mags 8/2014. Continental carb air box 10/2020.Slick M2045 ignition harness 8/2014 , REM37BY spark plugs 8/2014. Univair tail wheel spring kit UB562SET 4/2013.Tachometer and tach cable assembly 9/2013 Valve cover gaskets gascolator baffle seals 10/2020 Stits poly fiber cover 1980. 24 gallon fuel 12 header tank ,6 gallon tank each wing. EBC102 ELT. FLYS AWESOME!

According to the listing, the airframe has 2608 hrs, while the Cont.A-75 engine has 2608 TT and 1445 SMOH. The machine in located in Chico, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modelsvit Shares Sprue Shots of “First 3D Designed” Yak-9D

Modelsvit is gearing up to release their new Yak-9D model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (4809) is described as the “first 3D designed Yak-9D,” being made from “completely new molds” and offering “higher accuracy” and “high level quality.” The kit spans 203mm, measures 179mm in length and boasts 123 parts. It appears that it will include adhesive masks as well as photo-etched parts.

The kit is currently slated for release at the end of July. Click below to check out a collection of newly released sprue images.

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