Guillow Boeing B17G Flying Fortress

Description

Product Description The B-17 lived up to its "flying fortress" nickname during World War II when it penetrated deep into the Third Reich to blast German war production facilities. Product Description The B-17 lived up to its "flying fortress" nickname during World War II 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 combat record of the B-17 won it a deserved reputation as one of aviation's most successful bomber designs. Giant Scale WWII Some of the most popular airplanes in WWII, in large scale detail. A few of these kits feature true to life action parts such as movable flying surfaces, sliding canopies, retractable landing gear, and drop-able bombs. Model Kits Quality scale balsa model airplane kits. These model construction kits have scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present day popularity. Model Kits Quality scale balsa model airplane kits.

Key Features

• A few of these kits feature true to life action parts such as movable flying surfaces, sliding canopies, retractable landing gear, and drop-able bombs.
• The combat record of the B-17 won it a deserved reputation as one of aviation's most successful bomber designs.
• 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.
• Giant Scale WWII Some of the most popular airplanes in WWII, in large scale detail.
• 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.
• Product Description The B-17 lived up to its "flying fortress" nickname during World War II when it penetrated deep into the Third Reich to blast German war production facilities.