Dragon Models 1:144 Warbirds 51007
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Display Model
USAAF 305th BG, 364th BS, "Flak Eater", 1944 |
| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | | 6.25" | | 8.75" |
Dragon's first ever B-17G Flying Fortress in 1/144 scale for an optimal balance of detail and convenient size. Such was the demand from the public that a second B-17G is now being added to the range. The B-17G was the definitive Flying Fortress version that started rolling off production lines in July 1943. Eventually, 8680 were manufactured, and the B-17 bomber ended up dropping more bombs than any other American plane in WWII. It's understandable that this four-engine bomber was labeled a "flying fortress", for it had no less than 13 M2 .50-cal machine guns! The B-17G featured a new power-operated chin-type turret with twin .50-cal MGs to counter head-on attacks.
This 1/144 scale model possesses an excellent level of detail, and it has the natural metal finish found on B-17G aircraft. The precisely registered markings depict those of the 364th Bombardment Squadron, one of four squadrons of the 305th Bomb Group based in England that conducted bombing missions against Germany. This model represents "Flak Eater", an aircraft that first saw service on 17 April 1944 and survived the war. The distinctive 305th BG "triangle G" insignia is a feature of this aircraft, as is the bright green horizontal band across the tail that was introduced in August 1944. The nose art includes a shark's mouth, which lends a mean and aggressive look to this model. Collectors wishing to build up their Allied bomber fleets will welcome the arrival of this new and colorful B-17G.
Please note: Unlike other models in the Dragon Warbirds 1:144 series, this model is made from a combination of diecast metal and plastic components.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:144 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military aircaft. While these models may lack the heft of their metal counterparts, the painting and markings are applied with the same precision as other Warbirds, making them pefectly at home in any diecast collection.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:144 Warbirds Series" display model airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- 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".
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
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