Flying Fortress B-17G

Description

Just over a hundred parts go to make this excellent model true to scale and superbly detailed. The B-17G was the latest and most successful version of this World War II day bomber to be developed. Produced in July 1943, it was one of the aircraft operated by the 447th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eigth Air Force. Famous for its high altitude performance, the B-17G had a maximum speed of 300 m.p.h. at 30,000 feet and a range of approximately 2,000 miles. Bomb load varied up to 17,600 lbs. and defensive armament consisted of either twelve or thirteen 0.5 in. machine guns. – Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress' from Flying Fortress B-17G.

10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress'.

1983 edition catalogue, listed as B-17 Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress.

1985 edition catalogue, listed as Flying Fortress B 17G from B-17 Flying Fortress.

1986 edition catalogue, listed as Flying Fortress B17G from Flying Fortress B 17G.

1987 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B17G Flying Fortress from Flying Fortress B17G.

1993 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B17G Flying Fortress.

1994 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B17 G Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress.

1997 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B17 G Flying Fortress.

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