A major piece of aviation history is currently for sale with the offering of de Havilland DH.9 E8894/G-CDLI.

E-8894, now registered G-CDLI, was restored to flying condition with an original engine, making it the only First World War bomber currently capable of flight and the sole flying example from the Imperial Gift Scheme. Its counterpart, D-5649, was restored to a non-flying, conserved condition and is now displayed in the Imperial War Museum’s Airspace hangar. Both restorations were completed to the highest standards in the Retrotec workshops in East Sussex. The restoration of E-8894, completed in late 2018, ensures this remarkable aircraft’s place in aviation history as a genuine flying relic of the First World War and a testament to Aero Vintage’s dedication to preserving aviation heritage.

The airframe and Siddeley-Deasy Puma 200 BHP engine each have 25.0 Hrs SMOH by Aero Vintage Ltd. The aircraft is currently being offered for GBP£1,600,000. Click here to check out the full listing, which includes additional photos and details.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons)

The FIAT G.55 Centauro will be the focus of Scale Planes No. 80 from MMPBooks and Dariusz Karnas.

The Fiat G.55 Centauro was designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli and featured an aerodynamic, all-metal structure powered by a German Daimler-Benz DB 605 inline engine, which marked a significant shift from earlier Italian fighters that favored radial engines. Its streamlined fuselage and robust build allowed for high-altitude performance and exceptional durability in combat. First flown in April 1942, the G.55 entered service in 1943 and became one of Italy’s most effective fighters during World War II, especially valued for its reliability and advanced design features.

The upcoming release provides 12 A3 size plans for G.55 in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale. The title is currently available for pre-order and is slated for release on December 30.

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DBMK Model Kits is developing a new tool Spitfire F.21 in 1/32 scale.

The SF.21 was uniquely advanced due to its new laminar flow wing, which was much stiffer than those of earlier Spitfires and allowed for higher speeds and improved handling at all altitudes. Its standardized armament of four 20mm Hispano cannons gave it unprecedented firepower for the Spitfire series, and revised undercarriage geometry enhanced ground stability. As a late / post-war fighter, the F.21 was the pinnacle of piston-engine Spitfire development and bridged the transition to the next generation of British fighters.

Additional details about the upcoming kit have not yet been released, although it will apparently include the standard 5 blade propeller as well as the contra prop seen above. Click below to check out additional renderings.

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A 1975 Beechcraft F33A Bonanza has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TTAF: 4888; Engine TSMO: 890; Prop is new. Lots of extras, EAM life raft (expired), artic cat swamp cooler, spare interior parts, etc. MAKE AN OFFER.

The aircraft is located in Palm City, Florida. Click here to check out eBay listing, which includes a number of additional photos.

A North American Navion airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

L17 North American Navion painted in military colors for static display only. No engine. No interior. Many many additional parts come with it. Easily dismantled for transport on 2 16ft trailers. Front windshields included. Delivery available.

The airframe is located in Florala, Alabama and is currently available for US $9,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

Fonthill Media will soon release The Consolidated B-24 Liberator: Reuben Fleet, the Factories, and the Product – the first of a “massive two volume B-24 Liberator set” by Dr. William Wolf, which is described as “a meticulously researched, truly ultimate look at the B-17’s stablemate from the drawing board to its emergence as America’s preeminent blue-collar bomber.”

In addition to his personal 25,000-book library and microfilm collection, the author made extensive use of the massive document and photo collections at the NMUSAF, the Pima Aerospace Museum; and Consolidated and Ford Company design and production information. Described is the role of aviation icon, Reuben Fleet, for his and Consolidated’s contribution to the development of Liberator in context of American military and commercial aviation industry. The design evolution of the Liberator and the Davis Wing are highlighted. Since the B-24 was ultimately manufactured by five different factories, primarily Consolidated and Ford, using different manufacturing technics, these are described, contrasted, and pictured in detail. The Ford Knock Down Kits, their manufacture and transport are detailed for the first time. The final section of the book describes the various B-24 models and variants along with detailing today’s surviving B-24s. This book and Volume 2 intends to be the definitive look at the Liberator detailing every facet for the air enthusiast, historian, and modeler.

The 624 page first volume is currently available for pre-order with release set for December 23.

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Arma Hobby is in the final stages of developing a new tool Messerschmitt Me 262 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The upcoming release will reportedly be offered in several boxings including the Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe, Me 262 A-1a with Wfr. Gr. 21 (with 3D printed rocket launchers), and Me 262 A-2a Sturmvogel. To date, the company has released a series of renderings of the model as well as the three sprues.

The clear sprue contains the “Arma Jig” — an assembly/transport stand that allows safe handling of the model both during assembly and when transporting it to a model contest or club meeting. On this sprue we have included an internal armored windscreen, attached not to the canopy but, using special tabs, to the inside of the fuselage. This prevents the glass from getting soiled during gluing. The two grey sprues contain the main parts of the model, including a finely detailed interior of the landing-gear bays — characteristic of the Me 262. You have often asked about the deployed leading-edge slats — a hallmark of this aircraft — and you will find them in our kit. The under-slung armament includes two 250 kg bombs and R4M rockets under the wings.

Additional features will include painting masks and metal ball nose weights. The offering is expected to begin shipping in late December or early January. Click below to check out additional images.

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A rare aircraft project is being offered for sale in the form of a Kreutzer Tri-Motor. The project is being offered by the Air Combat Museum with all proceeds to benefit the museum. The listing states (in part):

Unique project for sale! Kreutzer tri-motor fuselage. We have just a fuselage and some engine parts. No paperwork. The other picture is of our complete flying Kreutzer for reference. Ours is the only flying one left in the world, so this project would be very cool to own and complete.

The project is located in Springfield, Illinois and is available for US $9,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

An Aeronca C-2 reproduction airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Built by a professional restorer. Does not include an engine/prop. Does include magnetic compass and altitude indicator.

The airframe is located in Springfield, Illinois and is available for US $11,000, athough offers are also being accepted. All proceeds to support the Air Combat Museum. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes several additional photos.