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Corgi Showcase Collection CS90360 B-17E Flying Fortress Diecast Model USAAF 97th BG, 414th BS, "Yankee Doodle", RAF Grafton Underwood, England, September 1942, w/Nose Art Panel 1:300 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress     3"     4.25" During WW2, young airmen separated from home, family, loved ones and a familiar way of life often sought ways of escaping the harsh reality of war by personalising their aircraft with what has become known as nose art. Humour, slogans, nicknames, cartoons, girls; all were used to bring a touch of light relief to their deadly day-to-day existence. The Corgi Showcase range aims to capture some of the superb works of art that adorned aircraft on all sides of the conflict. Each model is displayed alongside a diecast body panel featuring the art in colourful, large-scale detail. Corgi Showcase Collection The Corgi "Showcase Collection" presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Showcase Collection" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines and surface details. Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals. Poseable stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable. Descriptive, collectible data card. [See more Corgi Showcase Collection products] Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a multi-engined long-range bomber, the B17 was first flown on July 28th, 1935 as the Boeing Model 299. Used extensively in Europe and the Middle East, the B17 was operational in every theatre involving US forces during WWII with almost 13,000 aircraft eventually being produced.[See more Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress products]