Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Swamp Fire” 524th Bombardment Squadron 1944, 1/200 Scale Diecast Model

Realistic Collectible Model Diecast & Plastic parts. Stand included. Measures 4.5” L x 6” Wingspan Display model, recommended for adult hobbyists and collectors. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). The B-17 was primarily employed by the USAAC in the daylight strategic bombing campaign of World War II against German industrial and military targets. The United States Eighth Air Force, based at many airfields in central and southern England, and the Fifteenth Air Force, based in Italy were the primary major commands responsible for employing the B-17 in Europe. This Air Force 1 model is a replica of B-17G “Swamp Fire”(Serial # 42-32024, Fuselage Code - WA, Aircraft Code – L) from the 524th Bombardment Squadron, 379th Bomb Group (Heavy), 41st Combat Bombardment Wing, of the 1st Bombardment Division,  and was based at RAF Kimbolton, England during WW II. The combat record of the 379th was t