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.

Coming soon from Fonthill Media and author Bill Perrins is From Vulcan to Spitfire and Back: A Life in Aviation, described as “a humorous, unguarded, and often self-deprecating account of what it was like to be part of an RAF squadron during the Cold War.”

Growing up in Belfast during the Troubles, Bill Perrins was a young man hell-bent on a career as a pilot. He made it through RAF pilot training—thanks more, perhaps, to sheer determination than aptitude—and finally graduated to the role of Vulcan pilot in time to take part in the 1982 Falklands War. After the RAF, Bill entered the world of commercial aviation, flying Boeing 747s and Dreamliners on long-haul, though he still found time to pilot the world’s only privately owned nuclear bomber, the mighty Vulcan XH558, at air shows, along with P51 Mustangs, Yaks and the legendary Spitfire. Way back in his boyhood, the fantasy of one day flying the Spitfire was where it had all begun—and it did not disappoint.

From Vulcan to Spitfire and Back: A Life in Aviation is… about the simple joys of flying, whether in the cockpit of the enormous delta-winged Vulcan or behind the sprightly controls of the inimitable Spitfire, and the camaraderie that comes with it, both in military and civil aviation.

The 224 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release set for June 30.

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MiniArt has released their new tool Focke-Wulf 190D-9 (Mimetall) basic model kit in 1/48 scale.

The Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9 was developed as a high-performance fighter to improve high-altitude capability. Aircraft produced by Mimetall were delivered in late-war conditions and often featured simplified finishes. Machines of Jagdgeschwader 301 were among those flown during the final phase of WWII.

As previously reported, the kit (48040) includes an accurate exterior with finely reproduced panel lines and rivets, detailed cockpit with instrument panel and seat, optional open or closed canopy and marking options for two aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 301.

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A 1966 Cessna 150 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

For sale is a well-maintained 1966 Cessna 150, a proven, reliable platform perfect for time-building, training, or easy weekend flying. This aircraft combines classic simplicity with practical avionics upgrades, making it both approachable and capable. This is an honest airplane that flies well and does exactly what a C150 should: economical, stable, and dependable.

The aircraft is located in Long Beach, California and is currently available for US $55,000 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

A Verner 9 cylinder radial engine has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Verner 9 cylinder radial engine, brand new, still in the packing crate. Genuine 158 hp, high torque, fantastic engine. Currently on a 12 month waiting list from the factory but mine is in Selby, available for immediate collection. I have run the radials for over 5 years and they are great, reliable, fuel efficient and easy to run and maintain.

The engine is located in Selby, United Kingdom and is currently available for £20,072.25, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.