B-17G FLYING FORTRESS "ALUMINUM OVERCAST"

Historical Note:    Our B-17G Fortress model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted B-17G Fortress model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane. The B-17G Fortress model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original B-17G Fortress model airplane. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This top-quality B-17G Fortress model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

The Experimental Aircraft Association's B-17G-VE, serial number 44-85740 - nicknamed, Aluminum Overcast, was delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps on May 18, 1945. Although delivered too late to see action in World War II, the airplane has an interesting history. Purchased as surplus from the military inventory for a mere $750 in 1946, the airplane has flown more than 1 million miles.

Scale:    1:72
W/S:    17.25   inches, 
Lgth:   12.50   inches

Item Number:    TMC-AB17GAOTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Price:    $169.95

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Historical Note:  The Boeing B-17 Fortress is a long range heavy bomber.
 
The B-17G has a defensive firepower of not less than thirteen 0.50-inch machine guns, two chin guns, two guns in the dorsal turret, two guns in the ventral turret, two guns in the waist, two guns in the tail and one gun in the roof of the radio operator's position.  The B-17 has a maximum speed of 472 km/h.  The B-17 has crew of six to ten.  It incorporates four 1,200 h.p. Wright R-1820-97 nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engines with General Electric Type B-22 exhaust-driven turbo-superchargers.

In July 1943, the B-17G was introduced to Fortress production line and was produced in large numbers than any other Fortress variant.  B-17G entered service with the Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces in late 1943.  In 1945, when the production of B-17G ceased , there's a total of 4,035 B-17Gs built.