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Item GUI 2002, Giant Scale WWII Models Wing Span 45-3/4 inches,
Scale 1/28. The B-17 lived up to its "flying fortress" nickname during
World War 2 when it penetrated deep into the Third Reich to blast German war
production facilities. Bristling with machine guns, the "G" version of
the B-17 was a formidable opponent for enemy fighters being able to absorb
extensive battle damage and still survive to deliver its bomb cargo on
designated targets. Flown by the Eighth Air Force, the B-17G proved the
feasibility of strategic daytime bombing at a time when the concept was
questioned because of losses suffered from enemy defenses during the early war
years. The superior combat record of the B-17 won it a deserved reputation as
one of
aviation's most successful bomber designs.
PVHC Price: $79.04
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