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| | Code: MP-PS5402-3 
Price: $31.95
Status: In Stock
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| Postage Stamp Planes PS5402-3
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Diecast Model
USAAF 91st BG, 323rd BS, #42-31909 Nine O Nine, RAF Bassingbourn, England, 1944 |
| 1:155 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | | 5.75" | | 8" |
Assigned to the 323rd BS at Bassingbourn on February 24, 1944, this aircraft was named "Nine O Nine" by the bomber's radioman Jack Grosh after the last three digits in its serial number. The aircraft set a new Eighth Air Force record by completing 126 missions (out of a total of 140) without a single abort. "Nine O Nine" returned to the USA on June 8, 1945, and was scrapped in Kingman, Arizona, the following year. 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 "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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