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Bachmann Mini Planes 8306 06 WW2 B-17-G ‘Fortress’ 1:250 Scale ENHANCED
$ 16.86
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Bachmann Mini Planes8306 06 WW2 B-17-G ‘Fortress’ 1:250 Scale ENHANCED
CONDITION: Very Good, CLEAN, Solid, Plastic COMPARE !
A Jax Mancave Trophy
MARKED: “Bachmann Hong Kong B-17” Tail Label ‘G’ in Triangle identifies as 305
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Bomb Group, Chelveston, England (11Dec42).
Model Wingspan 4.625”=103.75’ Length 74.33’
Retractable Landing Gear. Bomb Bay Doors open/close. Props spin.
ENHANCED: Propeller tips, wing tips painted.
The B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ designed by Boeing, 12731 produced 1935-1945, 8680 ‘G’s from Aug. 1943. Their story is legendary.
The 305
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under Col. Curtis LeMay participated in the first raid over Germany bombing Wihelmshaven 27Jan43, flew 337 missions, 9321 sorties, with a loss of 154 aircraft.
ENGINES: 4 Wright R-1820-97
ARMAMENT: 13-.50cal Browning M2 mg, up to 8000 lbs. bombs, Crew 10.
Stands not included.
Background Control Tower is ‘N’ Scale for perspective and photo presentation and is not included.
Bachmann Mini Planes: Manufactured during the 1970s are Antique Vintage Collector’s pieces. ‘Waterslide’ decals deteriorate with age.
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