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Franklin Mint Armour Collection B11B634 B-17F Flying Fortress Diecast Model USAAF 91st BG, 324th BS, "Memphis Belle" 1:48 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress     18.5"     26" The most famous strategic aircraft of WWII! It will be known forever as Memphis Belle, the B-17F Flying Fortress that made history by becoming the first heavy bomber in the European theater to complete 25 missions—without losing a crew member. This intricate re-creation captures every feature of the actual bomber. You will admire the detailed fuselage, four engine housings built into the wings, landing gear and armament. Painted by hand, and enhanced by authentic military markings, including the original nose art. You can position the turrets and guns, and the canopy and ball turrets swivel 360 degrees. Franklin Mint Armour Collection The Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" presents diecast detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Armour Collection diecast airplanes from The Franklin Mint require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast airplanes in the Franklin Mint's Armour Collection are 100% true to scale. Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" 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. Detailed cockpit interiors. No pilot figures. Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display. Authentic fixed ordnance loads. Accurately detailed underside. [See more Franklin Mint Armour Collection 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]