B-17 Flying Fortress Model Airplane : A Beautiful Addition To Your Collection

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The B-17 Flying Fortress model plane's paint scheme and markings are extremely accurate and precise, depicting the true original B-17 Flying Fortress model plane. Like all other airplane models, the B-17 Flying Fortress model airplane comes complete with fuselage, wings and glass cockpit and other intricate parts. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod or you can have our variable pitch wall mount accessory, allowing your B-17 Flying Fortress scale model plane to be displayed either hanging on the wall or the ceiling for an added effect. This top-quality B-17 Flying Fortress model plane who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle History:

The "Memphis Belle" of the 324th BS assumed its place in history in May, 1943 as the first B-17 Flying Fortress to have completed 25 missions. Both the plane and crew returned to the States for a grand tour to promote the War Effort .

The B-17F Flying Fortress or the Memphis Belle was built by the Boeing Aircraft Co. It became famous for being the first heavy bomber in Hitler's European War. It was released and began its operations during the World War II against German industrial targets. Reporter Richard Williams was the one who called it the Flying Fortress due to its capability to fly very high, do long range bombing and defend itself. The name "Memphis Belle" is from the name of the pilot's wartime sweetheart Ms. Margaret Polk.

The B-17F is also known for completing its 25 missions without losing any of its crew. Thus, it was loved by many for bringing the pilots home safely despite all the dangerous battle they had to face. Not to mention, it was the very first aircraft to make this record in history. Flying Fortress is famous for its excellent durability and great survivability.

The Memphis Belle dropped 60 tons of bombs over Germany, France and Belgium. And during the said 25 missions the aircraft flew 148 hours, 50 minutes and covered more than 20,000 combat miles. In history, it was the only aircraft that has its own file in the Air Force Film Depository. After 44 years since its 25th battle, The Memphis Pavilion was made for the famous B-17F Flying Fortress. The Air Force declared it as a national historic treasure and will be forever remembered as one of the most remarkable aircraft made for the US Army Corps.