B-17G Late Production.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a formidable U.S. heavy bomber of World War II, operating alongside B-24s and later B-29s in all major theatres. Despite an early setback when the prototype crashed in 1935, the design showed enough promise to warrant continued development, leading to its service entry in 1938. The nickname Flying Fortress—inspired by its heavy defensive armament—was coined by a journalist and quickly adopted by Boeing. The final and most advanced variant, the B-17G, featured improved defensive positions including a Bendix chin turret, Cheyenne tail gunner’s station, and staggered waist guns. Powered by four Wright Cyclone radial engines and typically armed with thirteen .50 calibre machine guns, the B-17G carried a crew of ten and could deliver a bomb load of up to 4,500 pounds over long-range missions.

• Two new markings for 1945 B-17G s/n 43-38728, 851st Bombardment Squadron, 490th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force, nose art ‘$5 with Breakfast’; 1945 B-17G s/n 43-37756, 708th Bombardment Squadron, 8th Air Force
• L: 707mm, W: 989mm
• Total parts 577

1:32 scale plastic model kit from HK Models, requires paint and glue.