The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry (prototype Model 299/XB-17) outperformed both competitors and exceeded the air corps' performance specifications. Although Boeing lost the contract (to the Douglas B-18 Bolo) because the prototype crashed, the air corps ordered 13 more B-17s for further evaluation. From its introduction in 1938, the B-17 Flying Fortress evolved through numerous design advances,[4][5] becoming the third-most produced bomber of all time, behind the four-engined Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the multirole, twin-engined Junkers Ju 88.
Features
Highly detailed cockpit & bomb bay.
Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details.
Optional position landing gear & bomb bay door.
Historic "Memphis Belle" & "Miss Quachita" markings included
Specifications
Scale: 1/72
Type: Static Bomber Model
For Ages: 14+
Length: 318mm (12.1")
Height: 80mm (3.14")
Included items
Description
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1/72 B-17F Memphis Belle Flying Fortress Scaled Plastic Model Kit
