Coming soon from publisher Frances Lincoln and author Hattie Hearn is How To Fly A Spitfire: A Nut-and-Bolt Guide to the World’s Greatest Aircraft, which takes readers into the cockpit of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire to discover what it really takes to fly Britain’s most iconic fighter.

First flown in March 1936 and operated decisively throughout the Second World War and beyond, the Spitfire is considered a mechanical work of art. Its elegant elliptical wings, powerful Rolls‑Royce Merlin engine, and pivotal role in the Battle of Britain have secured its place in history, and in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

How to Fly a Spitfire takes you on a fascinating, hands‑on tour of this remarkable machine. Much more fun than an overly technical manual, it offers a readable, richly illustrated and step‑by‑step walkthrough of the Spitfire’s controls and systems, giving a unique impression of what it was like to actually pilot one.

The 192 page, hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for April 7.

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ICM has released their new tool Do 217K-2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the Do 217K-2 was a specialized variant of the German Dornier Do 217 bomber, developed during World War II to carry the heavy Fritz X radio-guided anti-ship bomb. To accommodate this advanced weapon, the K-2 featured a significantly increased wingspan (24.8 meters) and was the heaviest in the series at 16,850 kg, making it well suited for precision attacks against naval targets. Its battlefield debut saw it play a crucial role as an early platform for precision-guided munitions, notably leading to the sinking of the Italian battleship Roma.

The new kit is touted as an accurate reproduction of the aircraft’s geometry with two Fritz-X bombs / racks and marking options for three aircraft: Do 217K-2, III./KG100, Marseilles-Istres, Summer 1943; Do 217K-2, III./KG100, Marseilles-Istres, Autumn 1943; Do 217K-2, Major Bernhard Jope’s aircraft, III./KG100, Marseilles-Istres, Autumn 1943.

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A 2018 Zenith 650B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

his 2018 Zenith 650B is a low-hour experimental aircraft thoughtfully equipped for recreational flying and light backcountry use. Powered by a Viking 130 engine, this aircraft features heated Lemke seats, wing lockers, upgraded canopy accessories, and rugged 6×6 wheels. Avionics include a GRT 8.4” HXR touchscreen display with synthetic vision, autopilot servos, electronic breaker system, ADS-B capability, transponder, and backup systems. With approximately 300 hours and a clean, well-built configuration, this Zenith 650B offers excellent performance, visibility, and versatility.

The aircraft is located in O’Fallon, Missouri and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Air World and author Jeremy Walsh is Mosquito Intruders – Target Europe: The RAF’s First Elite Night Raider Units

Using diaries, first-hand accounts, official records, and contemporaneous sources, the book chronicles the elite RAF Mosquito intruder squadrons—Nos. 23, 418, and 605—that conducted daring low-level night operations across Europe during WW2, targeting Luftwaffe airfields to intercept returning enemy bombers and fighters. The narrative traces the concept’s origins in the Battle of Britain, evolving from early Defiant and Boston aircraft to the superior de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB VI and NF II by mid-1943, highlighting the squadrons’ exceptional ‘Battle Honours’ in defending Malta, supporting Sicily’s invasion, aiding the Dambusters’ Dortmund-Ems Canal raid, spearheading D-Day attacks, and countering V1 flying bombs under charismatic fighter ace leadership. Featuring vivid portrayals of the Mosquito’s beautifully balanced design, speed, firepower, and resilience that earned aircrew reverence, the book immerses readers in these high-stakes missions’ development, execution, and pivotal role in Allied victory.

The 272 page, hardcover title is currently available for pre-order with a March 30 release.

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New for January is Eduard’s Weekend Edition P-51B/ C Mustang (Birdcage Canopy) model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (84209) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four USAAF aircraft, including “Ding Hao!” of 354th FG / 9th AF, “Lambie II” of 487th FS / 352th FG / 8th AF, “Lady Beth III” of 307th FS / 31st FG / 15th AF and “Anvil Chorus III” of 26th FS / 51st FG.

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A 1964 Piper Arrow 200 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1964 Piper Arrow 200 is a well-equipped, owner-maintained aircraft featuring a recent engine overhaul and a newly installed high-performance Hartzell propeller. The aircraft has 3,332 total tach hours and is equipped with modern avionics, including a Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM, ADS-B In/Out capability, autopilot, backup communication radio, and audio selector panel. Additional features include electric landing gear, factory-installed air conditioning, cabin heat, intercom system, and updated certifications through September 2025. This Arrow is well suited for cross-country flying and offers a strong balance of classic airframe reliability with modern avionics upgrades.

The aircraft is located in Indian Trail, North Carolina and is currently available for US $180,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

Coming soon from author Duncan Curtis is Famous American Aircraft: F-86 Sabre, a thorough history of America’s first swept-wing jet fighter.

This is a completely new monograph detailing the entire F-86 series from gestation and development, through the many variants that were produced, to its retirement from duty. Its operational career is also given detailed analysis. The book makes use of many primary-sources including documents held by the US Air Force Historical Records Agency, US National Archives, Boeing archives and the UK Public Record Office. Much of this data has only been available in the public domain in recent years and so was not accessible when previous books on the F-86 were compiled.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, there are around 500 colour and black and white photos in the book, many previously unpublished. The thoroughly researched text and extensive photographic coverage will make this a close to definitive work on this seminal aircraft. This book will appeal to all who are interested in Cold War aviation history and also to those engaged in modelling the aircraft of this era.

The 384 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for February 19.

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MiniArt will soon release a new Thunderbolt Mk I Royal Air Force Basic Kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (48033) represents P-47 aircraft in RAF service during WW2 and includes highly detailed plastic parts and marking options for two aircraft: “Desperate Dan” of 258 Squadron and “36” of 73 Operational Training Unit. The Basic Kit format offers a straightforward and enjoyable build while preserving accurate external features.

As of this writing, it appears a final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images.

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A 2011 Air Tractor 802A has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 2011 Air Tractor 802A agricultural aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG engine with approximately 7,951 total time. It features 250-gallon fuel tanks, hydraulic wet/dry gate, Wingman system with auger, Satloc G4 guidance, spray and spreader equipment, air conditioning, and lighting systems. The aircraft is actively working and ready for continued agricultural operations.

The aircraft is located in Epps, LA and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.