Corgi Aviation Archive Legends HC31106
Boeing 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.
Designed to meet a US Army Air Corps requirement for a multi-engined bomber to replace the B-10, the B-17 first flew on July 18, 1935. Best known for its role in the US Army Air Forces' daylight strategic bombing campaign during World War II, the B-17 could fly high and had a long range, and was capable of defending itself from enemy fighters. It was also tough, withstanding extensive battle damage, and was capable of carrying a 6,000 lb bombload. The B-17 became one of the symbols of Allied air power, equipping 32 overseas combat groups and dropping a total of 580,631 metric tons of bombs on European targets. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:144 scale B-17 series includes the early war B-17E and late war B-17F and B-17G variants. The cockpit canopy, ball turrets and rear gunner's canopy feature transparent windows, a feature uncommon in smaller scales. All machine gun stations include a sturdy all-metal machine gun that won't bend or break. These models are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic, a common quality of most of Corgi's 1:144 series aircraft. The tail and wing with integrated engine nacelles are solid diecast metal. Radial engine detail is present inside the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers.
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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.
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