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Three Airworthy English Electric Lightnings Offered For Sale

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Three examples of the English Electric Lightning described as “airworthy” are currently available for sale.

ZU-BBD (Service Registration: XS452, pictured above) is a two-seat T. Mk5 which was reportedly built in 1965. In 1988 it was delivered to Cranfield and subsequently bought by Tony Hulls and restored. The Aircraft was fast taxied at Cranfield Airshow. It was later bought by Mike Beacheyhead in South Africa and registered as ZU-BBD. The service history is listed as follows:

Service: “452” 226 OCU, “T” 11 Sqd, “X” 111 Sqd, “X” 56 Sqd, Akrotiri Station Flight (Flamingo on PINK fin, pink-blue nose markings), used APC-detached UK Lightning squadrons, “Y” 11 Sqd (‘C’ Flt). First flight in dark green experimental camouflage. LTF, lent 5 Sqd, “T” 11 Sqd, “Z” LTF, “DZ” LTF, “BT” 11 Sqd.

Also available is Lightning F. Mk6 ZU-BEY (Service Registration: XP693) and ZU-BEW (Service Registration: XR773). Pricing for each machine is available upon application. Click here (ZU-BBD), here (ZU-BEY) and here (ZU-BEW) to check out respective listings.

(Photo (Cropped): Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Eduard Releases New Fokker D.VII (Albatros) Model Kit

Eduard has released a new 1/72 Fokker D.VII model kit focused on Albatros-built examples of the type.

The product (70134) is offered as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and five marking options.

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“Airworthy, Ex-Swiss Air Force” DH Vampire T Mk 55 Offered For Sale

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An “airworthy, ex-Swiss Air Force” 1953 de Havilland DH115 Vampire T Mk 55 (SE-DXU / S/N U1238) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

First built as a T11 for RAF service in 1953 and rebuilt by the Swiss Air Force in 1967 and the airframe Zero Timed and new engine. Put into service as a T55. Previous ID: RAF 40279… MTOW: 6069kg; Total Hours: 1228 hrs; C of A Permit to fly renewal due: Feb 2020; Manufacturer: Federal Aircraft Factory – Switzerland; Aircraft Class: Fixed-Wing Landplane; EASA Category: Non-EASA; Engine: 1x Goblin 35. Current Hours – 387 ( TBO increased to 600 Hrs with Mods 1136, 1140 & 1141 in Log Books). Avionics Fitted: New 8.33 Mhz Radio to be fitted. Fatigue Information: Basic (Fatigue) Hours – 650 Hrs remaining on the wings.

The price has been reduced to £47,500 sterling, which reportedly includes a new 8.33 radio. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Herranderssvensson / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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“New Build” Verner-Powered Flitzer 21 Z Offered For Sale

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A “new built” Flitzer 21 Z biplane reportedly constructed from original plans bought from Lynn Williams has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

The entire lining of the aircraft and the wings are covered with poplar plywood 2mm. Ailerons are balanced at 100% and rudders at 90% as well as the handlebars. The entire geometry of the aeroplane, its dimensions and its shape correspond to 99% of the original. The steering of the ailerons and the rudder is rigid through duralumin tubes and precise. They are also easily disassembled and assembled.

The landing gear is divided into two parts – each working for itself. The wheels are reinforced and are stronger than what usually is required. The tail skid is replaced with a wheel for better manoeuvrability and control on the ground. The Verner engine is great – it has 84 horsepower. The engine is lightweight, with gearboxes, carburettors and is air-oil cooled. It has 29 hours and is equipped with an electric starter. We are still fine-tuning and make cosmetic adjustments. The aeroplane will do more test flights this spring at the Kazanluk airfield, Bulgaria.

The machine is located in Kazanluk, Bulgaria and is currently being offered for £70,000 (or about US $87,500), although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Roden Shares CAD Images, Sprue Photos of Upcoming 1/32 Stearman PT-17

Roden has announced the upcoming release of a new Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet in 1/32 scale.

Details on the new kit (631), including pricing, full kit contents/liveries and an expected release date appear to be absent at the moment, although the company has released a series of CAD renderings and sprue shots, which can be seen below.

UPDATE: The kit has been released and is available here.

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NA-64 Yale Two Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A North American NA-64 Yale project consisting of two airframes (3434 and 3448) is available for sale.

Additional details are scarce, although no engine or prop are included. The project is located in Brighton, Michigan and is currently being offered for $17,500. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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First Look: Box Contents for Eduard’s 1/32 BF 108 Model Kit

In May, Eduard is set to release a new Bf 108 Taifun model kit in 1/32 scale.

The ProfiPACK edition kit (3006) will reportedly contain Eduard sprues and decals, pre-painted PE parts a painting mask, a resin propeller and marking options for five machines.

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Kermit Weeks Releases Second Part of “Kermie Cam” B-25 Tour [Video]

After releasing part 1 last week Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has returned for the second installment of his Kermie Cam B-25 tour, which explores the whole aircraft interior, from tail to cockpit.

As previously reported, the machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.

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Nanchang CJ-6A Parts Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A “hurt” 1989 Nanchang (Hongdu) CJ-6A, Chinese trainer/warbird parts aircraft is available for sale. The machine, which has 2750 TT, 700 SMOH, is described as “probably too big of a project to make rebuild cost effective,” but is reportedly “awesome” for CJ-6A parts or use as a “cockpit display, set dressing, paintball prop, etc.” The listing states (in part):

The CJ-6A is a Chinese built 2 seat tandem trainer, with looks and function similar to the Russian Yak 18a. Produced since 1965 as the “A” version, which has a 285 h.p. Huosai radial engine, this airplane is a very late production model, built in 1989! Imported into the U.S. with 1,550 hours, it was converted and upgraded for U.S. use and granted an airworthiness in 2007. Annualled consecutively since, the last inspection was 4/5/2018, with the last log entry 3/18/2019.

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Revell to Release New Tool 1/48 SR-71 Model Kit

Revell has announced the development of a new tool SR-71 Blackbird model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model was officially announced at the recent Nuremberg Toy Fair. As of this writing, additional details appear to be nonexistent, although the kit is slated for release sometime in 2021.

(via Revell and Scalemates)