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| | Code: CG-CS90465
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Price: $9.99
 | | | Corgi Showcase Noseart Series CS90465
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Diecast Model
RAF No.220 (Coastal Command) Sqn , RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, 1942| 1:300 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress | | 3" | | 4.25" |
On the outbreak of World War II No. 220 Squadron began patrols from Thornaby and by November 1939 had converted from Ansons to Hudsons. It used these for anti-shipping missions off Norway and the Dutch Coast from May 1940. In April 1941 the Squadron moved to northern Scotland for attacks on coastal shipping and harbours in Norway and in November supplied a detachment to operate the surviving Fortresses of No. 90 Squadron in the Middle East for two months. The home-based element of the squadron began conversion to Fortresses in January 1942 and became operational on 29th April from Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, where this particular aircraft was based. FL459 had arrived in the UK on 23rd July 1942 and was delivered to 220 Squadron at Ballykelly on 20th August 1942. It carried the individual code J and during its wartime career sank a total of 4 U-boats before moving to meteorological duties from March 1945.
Designed to meet the USAAC requirement for a multi-engine long-range bomber, the B-17 was first flown on July 28th, 1935. During a lifelong improvement program, the B-17 received upgrades such as additional guns, raising the total number from seven to 13. These improvements helped the 15-ton aircraft earn its nickname "Flying Fortress." Noted for its ability to absorb heavy battle damage, complete its mission and return home safely, the B-17 operated in every WWII theatre involving US Forces. It accounted for over 290,000 sorties against ground installations and dropped over 640,000 tons of bombs.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Showcase Collection Noseart Series" presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft paired with a scale reproduction noseart panel. 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 Noseart Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Diecast metal larger scale noseart panel.
- 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.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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