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| | Code: MP-5402-1 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5402-1
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Diecast Model
USAAF 447th BG, 709th BS, "A Bit O Lace", RAF Rattlesden, England, 1945 |
| 1:155 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | | 5.75" | | 8" |
Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17G was a 10-seat, long-range medium bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. The B-17G was introduced in 1941 and eventually became the most common B-17 variant with production eventuallytotalling 8,680 aircraft. The Flying Fortress could reach a maximum speed of 287 mph when empty (or weighing 36,135 pounds). It featured thirteen 12.7mm machine-guns and could store 17,600 pounds of bombs for a maximum take-off weight of 72,000 pounds. 'A Bit o' Lace' belonged to the 709th Bomber Squadron, 447th Bomber Group (Rattlesden in Suffolk). 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 "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. "Postage Stamp Planes" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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