New & Noteworthy

United States..................................................5 Germany......................................................6

Between the Wars.........................................7 P-38 Lightning / P-40 Warhawk.................8 P-47 Thunderbolt / P-51 Mustang.............9 B-17 Flying Fortress....................................10 B-24 / B-29 / B-32.........................................11 WWII Aviation Art.......................................12 Warbirds.....................................................13 Luftwa e / Advanced Tech.................14-15 D-Day / Airborne..........................................16 Naval..........................................................17 Midway / Paci c............................................18 F4U Corsair / End of War............................19

Korean War...................................................20 Cold War..................................................21-23 Vietnam War...........................................24-27 Images of War Books..............................28 Gifts & Apparel..........................................29 Vietnam War: Recon / Homefront...........30 Vietnam Veterans.......................................31 Space......................................................32-33 Modern Fighters..........................................34 Stealth / Recon.............................................35 Russia / China...............................................36 Foreign Fighters..........................................37 Patriotic.....................................................38 Presidents....................................................39 Trainers / Tiger Meet..................................40 Bases.......................................................41

General Aviation.........................................42 Manufacturers............................................43 Airlines..................................................44-45

Modeling.................................................46 Nostalgic Kits...............................................47 Star Trek.........................................................48 Music.....................................................49 Muscle Cars..................................................50 Arcadia Publishing: Abandoned America..................................51 Hollywood.................................................52 Pin-Ups......................................................53 Hollywood Movies......................................54 New & Noteworthy............................55-56

WWI

WWII

Military

Civil

Just 4 Fun

www.HistoricAviation.com

On the cover, and right here on page 2, is a limited edition print depicting a P-47N underbolt attacking an air eld on the Japanese Islands. e rugged ghter-bomber played a crucial role in the Allies’ victory in World War II, serving in both the European and Paci c theaters. Like many U.S. aircra of the war, the nose of the P-47N in the print is adorned with the morale-boosting imagery of a beautiful woman, a not-so-subtle reminder of what the soldiers le behind, and what they were ghting for. Also, right here on page 2, we have a model and two kits celebrating the P-47 underbolt, with the model and one of the kits also featuring beautiful women on the nose art. Other items of note include an impressive collection of WWII aviation prints on page 12. ere is a gigantic new B-29 kit on page 11, and if you are looking to build-up your international military collection, we have models on page 36. So, ip through and choose your favorites! en call us toll free at 800-225-5575, mail in the order form provided, or place your order online at HistoricAviation.com. anks for shopping with us! – Greg Herrick

On the Cover: ”Red-E-Ruth” Jim Laurier. This action-packed print depicts Lt. Leon Cox of the 318th Fighter Group and his lavishly-decorated P-47N “Red-E-Ruth” attacking a Japanese air eld in the Japanese Islands during the summer of 1945. Limited edition, comes signed by the artist and includes a Certi cate of Authenticity. 24"x 20". #707286 $184.95

LIMITED EDITION

P-47D P-47D Thunderbolt Model Thunderbolt Model

1/72 SCALE

This 1/72 scale, plastic model of the P-47D features accurate ordnance loads, a glazed canopy, realistic landing gear, a display stand, and authentic markings for USAAF 512nd FS, 406th FG, “Angie.” 6¾" wingspan. #702596 $29.95

P-47N Thunderbolt Kit

This 1/32 scale plastic kit replicates the P-47N, the nal production model of the P-47 produced solely for action in the Paci c. It Nearly-1½-Foot features a clear canopy, Wingspan! detailed cockpit including instrument panel, realistic panel lines and rivets, accurate ordnance load, realistic landing gear with rubber tires, option for open or closed wing aps, photo-etched detail pieces, and authentic decals for 2 versions. Assembly required, 421 pieces, skill level 4, 16¼" wingspan. #707307 $119.95

Build your own ying replica of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt! This 1/28 scale kit includes high quality, lasercut balsa wood parts; plastic detail parts, including a clear canopy, detailed landing gear and a propeller; lightweight covering tissue and color peel-and-stick decals; FAI rubber; a full-size plan along with building and ying instructions; and more. Suitable for display or rubber-powered ight, it has a 17½" wingspan. 70+ parts, assembly required. #8970 $29.95

P-47 Thunderbolt Balsa Kit

These 1/48 Spit re Mk.I Models I Models 1/48 1/48 SCALE scale, Hobby scale, Hobby A Master, die cast Master, die cast LIMITED EDITION models replicate RAF models replicate RAF Spit re Mk. Spit re Mk.Is own during Is own during the Battle of Britain in 1940. the Battle of Britain in 1940. They feature authentic markings and paint schemes, opening They feature authentic markings and paint schemes, opening $92.95 each canopies revealing a detailed cockpit, canopies revealing a detailed cockpit, retractable landing gear, rotating proretractable landing gear, rotating pro- B pellers, and a display stand. 9¼" wingspan. pellers, and a display stand. 9¼" wingspan. A: No.41 Sqn. – Eric Lock, RAF Hornchurch, England. #981304 B: No.234 Sqn. – Robert Doe, RAF Middle Wallop, England. #981305

Last Victory

Signed by WWI Ace Raymond Brooks –See Page 12 for More Ace-Signed Prints!

This 1/200 scale, die cast model replicates a renovated DC-3 with Pan Am post-war livery christened “Clipper Tabitha May.” It features an authentic blue and white and polished chrome livery, realistic surface details and antennas, rotating propellers, and a display base. 5¾" wingspan. #707218 $99.95 Roy Grinnell. This vibrant, actionpacked print depicts World War I Ace Raymond Brooks at the stick of his SPAD XIII as he shoots LIMITED EDITION down a German ghter, his sixth victory of the war. Brooks received the Distinguished Service Cross for his combat actions, and his SPAD, “Smith IV,” is on display at the National Air and Space Museum. Limited edition, comes signed by artist and Ace Raymond Brooks! 30"x 24". #707217 $174.95

EA-6B Prowler Model This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast 1/72 SCALE LIMITED EDITION model features engraved panel lines, realistic surface details, ordnance loads, opening canopies, a well-equipped cockpit, removable crew gures, optional-position landing gear, a display stand, and markings for the U.S. Navy’s VAQ-142 “Gray Wolves,” ying out of Bagram Air eld, Afghanistan, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007. 8¾" wingspan. #981318 $129.95

Aircraft PlaneTags

PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because they are made from real fuselage, each one bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical tags. $69.95 each A A: B-36 Peacemaker B: UH-1F Huey Serial #42-13571. #707204 Serial #66-1222. #707205 replicates a renovated DC-3 with Pan Am post-war livery christened “Clipper Tabitha May.” It features an DC-3 Model authentic blue and white and polished chrome livery, realistic surface details and antennas, rotating propellers,

1/200 SCALE

Airliner Models

These 1/400 scale, die cast models feature authentic paint schemes and markings, pad-printed doors and windows, realistic panel lines and antennas, and extended A landing gear. A: B737-700 – Southwest Airlines 1/400 SCALE “Desert Gold” livery. 3½" wingspan. #707131 $39.95 B: CRJ-200LR – United Express. 2" wingspan. #707132 $37.95 B

Genuine Series 681 Vietnam War-Era $20 MPC Note

Own a piece of military history! The Series 681 Military tory! The Series 681 Military Payment Certi cates were issued to overseas troops between August 1969 and October 1970. Twenty dollars could buy quite a haul in Vietnam in 1970. The Series 681 was very popular with the men and women 681 was very popular with the men and women Genuine Issue! who served in Vietnam because the artwork on the MPCs actually displayed military themes, unlike previous issues. The obverse shows a stern-faced soldier in a helmet, and the reverse displays a B-52G bomber in ight. 6"x 2½". #707149 $249.95 ight. 6"x 2½".

B-52H B-52H Stratofortress Kit

This 1/144 scale plastic kit replicates a B-52H Stratofortress with the USAF 20th BS “Buccaneers.” It features the option for landing gear and bomb bay doors built open or closed, realistic ordnance loads with various air-to-ground weapons, glazed windows and ne surface details, and authentic decals for 3 marking options. Assembly required, skill level 3, 15½" wingspan. #707201 $54.95 Order Today at 800-225-5575 or www.HistoricAviation.com