Flying Fortress B-17G


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Description

Just over a hundred parts go to make this excellent model true to scale and superbly detailed. The B-17G was the latest and most successful version of this World War II day bomber to be developed. Produced in July 1943, it was one of the aircraft operated by the 447th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eigth Air Force. Famous for its high altitude performance, the B-17G had a maximum speed of 300 m.p.h. at 30,000 feet and a range of approximately 2,000 miles. Bomb load varied up to 17,600 lbs. and defensive armament consisted of either twelve or thirteen 0.5 in. machine guns. – Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress' from Flying Fortress B-17G.

10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress'.

1983 edition catalogue, listed as B-17 Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress.

1985 edition catalogue, listed as Flying Fortress B 17G from B-17 Flying Fortress.

1986 edition catalogue, listed as Flying Fortress B17G from Flying Fortress B 17G.

1987 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B17G Flying Fortress from Flying Fortress B17G.

1993 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B17G Flying Fortress.

1994 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B17 G Flying Fortress from Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress.

1997 edition catalogue, listed as Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from Boeing B17 G Flying Fortress.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

5

First Issued

1962

Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963)

585

Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964)

585

Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966)

585

Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967)

585

Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968)

585

Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969)

585

Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970)

585

Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971)

585

Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980)

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition

05005-0

Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition

9 05005

Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition

9 05005

Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition

905005

Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition

5005

Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition

5005

Artist on Box Type 3

Roy Cross

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