"2ND PATCHES" BOEING B-17G

AVIATION ARCHIVE COLLECTION "THE BATTLE FOR MONTE CASSINO"

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" is the definitive scale model collection charting the history of flight and commemorating significant military and civil aircraft and events from the early pioneering years to the present day. Using original plans and rare archive material, each aircraft and livery has been meticulously researched and authenticated to bring you, the aviation enthusiast the finest range of collectible model aircraft. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriage and high quality livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a sturdy display stand and certificate of authenticity.

HISTORICAL NOTE:    On 31st March 1944 B-17F ‘Patches’ of the 346th BS/99th BG effectively ‘switched’ places with B-17G 42-38201 of the 815th BS/483rd BG. The latter aircraft is seen here with a replacement wing panel, fin and crew access door. It carries 20 mission symbols and wears 99th BG late war markings with the addition of a shark-tooted chin turret which is a point of debate over when or if it, in fact, had been decorated as such. The black diamond Y represents the 99th Bomb Group and the ‘I’ the 346th Bomber Squadron. ‘2nd Patches’ crashed on take off on the 24th August 1944 and was salvaged, whilst the original ‘Patches’ only survived until 31st March 1944.

INFO:    346 BS, 99TH BG, TORTORELLA, ITALY, 1944
SCALE:    1:72
WING SPAN:   17.0  INCHES

Item Number: AA33305                                                                                                                                                                         Price:  $199.95