Corgi Showcase Noseart Series CS90357
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Diecast Model
Confederate Air Force, "Sentimental Journey" |
| 1:300 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | | 3" | | 4.25" |
This aircraft has been a part of the Commemorative Air Force (formerly the Confederate Air Force) since it was acquired in late 1977. Built by Douglas under licence in March 1945, the bomber saw no combat in World War 2. Stored for a number of years, it was used as a drone controller with the USAF in the 1950s before being retired to Davis-Monthan AFB in 1959. Sold a short while later into civilian hands, the aircraft served as a firebomber with California-based Aero Union until sold to the Confederate Air Force in 1977. Restored to its wartime configuration and painted in the colours of the 748th Bomb Squadron/457th Bomb Group, based at Glatton, in 1944 45, the aircraft had Betty Grable-inspired nose-art applied. Finally, its name, Sentimental Journey, was selected as the winning entrant in an Arizona-wide contest.
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.
The Corgi "Showcase Collection Noseart Series" range 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.
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