A 1973 Piper Arrow II has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

1973 Piper Arrow II For Sale. This aircraft has a super low time Engine, 62 SMOH. It’s equipped with a Garmin 530W, Dual Garmin G5’s, and a Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out. New Paint and interior in 2024.

The aircraft is located in Algonquin, Illinois and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Pen & Sword and author Ray Deacon is Folland Gnat: Red Arrow and Cold War Fighter, an illustrated and factual record of the challenges faced by William Petter, chief designer at Folland Aircraft, in gaining recognition for his cheap, lightweight fighter concept.

Petter saw the Gnat as a viable alternative to other front-line interceptors, such as the Hunter and Swift, under development in the early 1950s. He called his fighter the Gnat, although ‘pocket rocket’ became a popular alternative. Unperturbed at having failed to attract interest from the RAF or Air Ministry, Petter decided to proceed with a privately-funded prototype powered by an Armstrong-Siddeley Viper engine to prove his design’s viability. Named Midge, the aircraft made its maiden flight at Boscombe Down in August 1954 and performed well. In July of the following year, the prototype Gnat made its maiden flight powered by a more powerful Bristol Orpheus engine. The Ministry of Supply finally began to offer support, placing an order for six development Gnats for trials work, but no production orders were forthcoming. Conversely, the Indian Government was very impressed, placing orders for a batch of Gnat fighters, followed by licenced-manufacture of several hundred examples in India. The Gnat went on to serve the country well in two wars with neighbouring Pakistan. Recalled in detail are the shooting-down of a number of Pakistani F-86 Sabres by the Gnat leading to the legendary sobriquet, ‘Sabre Slayer’. At the other end of the spectrum, Finland decided to expand its air force with the purchase of a squadron of Gnat fighters. Anticipating a requirement for a Vampire T.11 replacement, Petter wasted no time in preparing designs for a tandem-seat trainer based on the Gnat fighter, his efforts being rewarded with orders for a production variant for the RAF. There are also detailed accounts of the aircraft’s impressive period displaying with the famous Yellowjacks and Red Arrows aerobatic teams.

The 240 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for May 30.

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Eduard has released a new, limited edition “MIGHTY EIGHT: 65th Fighter Wing” P-51D Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The new release (11196) includes Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks, resin parts (wheels, two types of exhausts) and Eduard decals with marking options for a whopping 13 aircraft from the 4th FG, 355th FG, 361st FG and 479th FG.

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A 1945 Piper J-3C Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

J3C Cub Hangared Muskoka YQA; Engine A65 235 SMOH 5/30/84; McCauley 1B90 7443 TSN 4300; Fuselage Recovered Polyfiber 1988; Wings Recovered Polyfiber 1998; Sealed Struts, Grove Disc Brakes 406 ELT, Shoulder Harness, GARMIN GPS, ICOM Radio; 2 Headsets; Maintenance Records From 1965 By AME Owner. Annual to September 2026.

The aircraft is located in Ontario, Canada and is currently available for C $45,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes a number of additional photos.

MikroMir has released a new Junkers Ju-388 L-1 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The Ju‑388 L‑1 was a late‑WW2 German high‑altitude reconnaissance variant of the Ju‑388 “Störtebeker.” Optimized for long‑range photo‑reconnaissance at high altitudes, the L‑1 featured a pressurized cockpit, a streamlined glazed nose for cameras, and powerful Jumo 213 engines that gave it speeds around 600–650 km/h (380–400 mph) and a service ceiling well above 12,000 m (40,000 ft). Like the rest of the Ju‑388 series, it entered service only in small numbers during the final phases of the war and saw limited combat, but one captured Ju‑388 L‑1 was later acquired by the United States and is now preserved in the National Air and Space Museum.

The kit includes masks, photoetching and decals. Click below to check out sprue images and the product link.

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A 1954 Beechcraft Bonanza E-35 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1954 Beechcraft Bonanza E-35, a well-maintained classic aircraft with desirable upgrades and complete logs. This Bonanza has been converted with a Hartzell hydraulic propeller and features a number of modern improvements, including an upgraded alternator and starter. The aircraft is also equipped with a Garmin G5 HSI and directional guidance system, eliminating the vacuum pump for added confidence during instrument approaches… The aircraft is powered by a Continental E-225-8 engine with approximately 625 hours since major overhaul. Total airframe time is 4,428 hours… This aircraft is also equipped with STC’d HID LED (high-intensity discharge) landing lights on both sides… The aircraft currently has an annual inspection valid through August 2026.

The aircraft is located in Tucson, Arizona and is currently available for US $95,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

A 1967 UH1H Huey helicopter airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

239-776-9544; 1967 Huey helicopter UH1H; She’s a Vietnam vet served from 68’-70’; 67-19487 with the 61st and 134th AHC. She looks good and is Ready for parades, display or perfect for video production. At night It has solar powered beacon, nav and strobe lights! No data plate, no engine, what you see is what you get! It Comes with the helicopter gooseneck trailer. The trailer has airbag suspension and 4 new tires it’s ready to tow! Bill of sale for the helicopter and trailer.

The aircraft is located in Valdosta, Georgia and is currently available for US $50,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

LukGraph has announced the development of a new Ansaldo SVA-5 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The SVA‑5 was the definitive production variant of Italy’s SVA family of single‑seat, single‑engine biplane reconnaissance and light‑bomber aircraft used during and after WW1. Derived from earlier SVA‑2/3/4 models, it featured a streamlined, plywood‑skinned fuselage, a 200 hp SPA 6A inline engine, and a distinctive Warren‑truss wing‑strut layout, giving it high speed and a long range that made it one of the fastest Allied combat aircraft of the war. Armed with two synchronized 7.7 mm Vickers machine guns and capable of carrying light bombs or reconnaissance cameras, the SVA‑5 served as a fast, high‑altitude scout and light bomber on the Italian Front, later seeing use in long‑range missions and limited export service into the mid‑1920s.

The upcoming kit will be released in two separate editions, the first focusing on Italian markings from the Great War period and the second representing an export version of the SVA-5, showcasing aircraft in Polish, American, Spanish, and Russian service. Premium versions will also be offered featuring decals with realistic fabric and wood effects. A 1/48 scale version may follow.

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A Piper Cherokee 180 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

N5783W ‘ S/N 28-1660 Very nice Piper Cherokee 180 featuring the desirable AVCON Lycoming O-360 180HP, 160 w/ 180 AVCON conversion and Hartzell constant-speed propeller, delivering strong climb performance and efficient cruise. This aircraft has been owned by the same careful owner for the past 11 years, always hangared… Equipped with a modern Garmin GTN-650 WAAS navigator and GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out, this Cherokee is an excellent IFR cross-country platform while remaining economical to operate. With fresh annual inspection and current IFR certification, the aircraft is ready for its next owner.

The aircraft is based at Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY) in North Carolina and is currently available for US $99,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.