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 |
