Amercom 1:200 Flying Fortresses ACLB19
Boeing B-29A Superfortress Diecast Model
RAF No.115 Sqn, 1952 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing B-29A Superfortress | | 6" | | 8.5" |
The Boeing B-29A Superfortress, known in Royal Air Force service as the Washington B.1, flew with No. 115 Squadron after the squadron reformed at RAF Marham in 1950 as the first operational unit to receive the type. Most of the aircraft were drawn from United States Air Force storage, many nearly new from the end of the Pacific War, and were lent to Britain as a stopgap nuclear-capable bomber until the English Electric Canberra arrived. The squadron wore the code letters KO, and in 1951 two of its Washingtons competed alongside USAF B-29s in the Strategic Air Command Laurence Minot bombing competition. No. 115 converted to Canberras in February 1954.
Designed to meet an American need for a very heavy, long range bomber, the B-29 Superfortress was first flown on September 21st, 1942. The USAAF's intent in building the B-29 was to have an aircraft that was capable of winning the war through sheer destructive power-by destroying the enemy homeland. This mid-wing bomber had four 3,500 horsepower Pratt & Whitney engines. It required a crew of 10 specialists and gunners and had a sophisticated weapons system that included guns mounted in electrically powered turrets in the dorsal, ventral and tail positions. The guns were operated by internal periscope systems. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Amercom "1:200 Flying Fortresses" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military heavy bomber aircraft in 1:200 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Amercom "Flying Fortresses" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Rotating wheels and propellers.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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