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| Code: DM-51006 Quantity in Basket: none Status: Low Stock Price: $30.99 | | | Dragon 1:144 Warbirds 51006 B-17F Flying Fortress Diecast Model USAAF 303rd BG, 358th BS, "Sky Wolf", 1944| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress | | 6.25" | | 8.75" |
This B-17F-25 bears the name “Sky Wolf”, and carries markings of the 358th Bombardment Squadron – Heavy (part of the 303rd Bomb Group), a USAF unit that flew over Germany in 1944 and 1945. The bomber’s markings are accurately and expertly rendered and defined, while die cast metal lends strength and realistic weight to this model. Detail is full, allowing the landing gear to be displayed lowered or in flying mode. The numerous machine gun turrets are delicately rendered, ready to instantly fire upon any tango fighters! This fine model is an accurate representation of the world’s first mass-produced four-engine bomber. The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:144 Warbirds Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:144 Warbirds Series" 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
[See more Dragon 1:144 Warbirds products]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] | |
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