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PT-17 Stearman Kaydet Mahogany Wood Kit

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Used to train thousands of Navy pilots during WWII, the N2S series – the Navy version of the PT-17 Stearman – became a common civilian cropduster and recreation plane after the war. This 1/22 scale duster and recreation plane after the war. This 1/22 scale mahogany kit replicates the Navy’s N2S version, known as the “Yellow Peril” because of its bright yellow paint scheme. It features handcrafted pieces and includes authentic decals and sandpaper to render the model down to the nest degree of smoothness. Also includes detailed instructions and a wooden display stand. Assembly required, 20 pieces, skill level 4, 18¼" wingspan. #707073 $119.95

PT-13D/N2S-5 Airplanes Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

The Stearman Model 75 biplane served as a primary trainer for the U.S. Army Air Forces (as the PT-13 Kaydet) and as a basic trainer for the U.S. Navy (as the NS and N2S "Yellow Peril") throughout WWII. Originally published by the USAAF and USN, this previously "restricted" ight operating manual taught pilots and trainees everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the famous military trainer. 38 reformatted pages, B&W photos and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover. #20523 $9.95 A wonderful rendition of the famous WWII primary trainer, this kit features over 60 handselected laser-cut balsa parts, light weight colored tissue, color peel-and-stick decals, contest-quality rubber, a 5" plastic prop, full-size plans, step-by-step instructions and more. For display or free ight. Assembly required. 17½" wingspan. #83005 $29.95

PT-19, PT-23 & PT-26 Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions

The Fairchild PT-19 monoplane was used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII as an introductory pre-solo trainer for new pilots before they were passed on to the more agile PT-13 Kaydet. Originally published by the USAAF, this previously "restricted" ight operating manual taught those trainees and their instructors everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the famous military trainer. 50 reformatted pages, B&W photos and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover. #20524 $9.95

Cessna T-41 Mescalero Kit

This 1/48 scale plastic kit replicates the T-41A Mescalero, the military trainer version of the civilian Cessna 172. It feaversion of the civilian Cessna 172. It features authentic decals for two versions, engraved panel lines, a removable cowl engraved panel lines, a removable cowl that shows the detailed engine, detailed that shows the detailed engine, detailed cockpit, and includes a clear display stand. Assembly required, 60+ pieces, skill level 2, 11¾" long. #707074 skill level 2, 11¾" long. $29.95

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Stan Stokes. This print depicts a PT-17 Stearman and a vintage Harley-Davidson softail motorcycle at a dirt eld typical of those where countless pilots and aviation enthusiasts have been introduced to the joys of ight. 16"x11½". Signed and numbered by the artist! #73007 Reg: $39.95 $19.95 1930 Indian Chief Model

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Celebrate your love for the classic Indian Chief motorcycle brand with this 1/12 scale, die cast 1/12 scale, die cast model. Enjoy a detailed exterior, working rubber tires, working rubber tires, #407577 $19.95 steerable wheels, chrome components, and more! 7½" long.

T-45C Goshawk Model

First ying in 1974, the T-45 was used by the U.S.Navy as an aircraft carrier-capable trainer. This 1/100 scale, die cast model recreates the T-45C variant, and features pad printed markings, access panels and surface details, and a presentation stand. 4½" long. #705744 $34.95

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Hawk T1A Models

These 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast models replicate the Hawk T1A, an RAF training aircraft. Features include realistic panel lines and surface details, accurate markings, opening canopies revealing detailed cockpits, optional-position landing optional-position landing A gear, with 2 pilot figures, gear, with 2 pilot figures, and a display stand. 7¾" wingspan. Reg: $102.95 $49.95 each A: RAF No.100 Sqn. – RAF Leeming, 100 Sqn. – England, 2007. #704862 England, 2007. B: Royal Navy Fleet Requirements B: Royal Navy Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit and Air Direction Unit (FRADU) – RNAS Yeovilton, England, May 2009, England, May 2009, markings for 100 Years markings for 100 Years of Naval Aviation. #704863 of Naval Aviation. B

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