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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series HC31106 B-17F Flying Fortress Diecast Model USAAF 303rd BG, 359th BS, "Knock Out Dropper" 1:144 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress     6.25"     8.75" This model depicts 'Knock-out Dropper', a B-17 F-27-BO, S/N 4124605, from the 303rd BG 'Hell's Angels', 359th BS, based at Molesworth, 1943 (Piloted by Lt. John P. Manning on it's 50th mission). Knock Out Dropper was the first Eighth Air Force B-17 to complete both 50 (on 16th November 1943) and 75 combat missions (on 27th March 1944). It was scrapped at Stillwater, Oklahoma in July 1945. Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series products] Boeing B-17F 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-17F Flying Fortress products]