1/32 B-17F Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle"
The Hong Kong Models 1/32 Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle from the plastic aircraft model kits range accurately recreates the real-life American bomber from World War II. This model requires paint and glue to complete.
Show more- Product code: 109-HKM01E29
- EAN code: 4897041570434
- Weight: 3.06 kg
- Availability:In stock only 1 pc
- Manufacturer: Hong Kong Models
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Scale: | 1/32 |
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Type: | Aircraft |
The Hong Kong Models 1/32 Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle from the plastic aircraft model kits range accurately recreates the real-life American bomber from World War II. This model requires paint and glue to complete.
Both aircraft portrayed in the kit's markings undertook war bonds tours in 1943/44, raising morale back in the States.
Markings for 2 USAF aircraft:
(1) B-17F-10-BO s/n 41-24485 'Memphis Belle' DF-A, 324th BS, 91st BG, England May 1943, the first B-17 to return to the USA after completing 25 missions against occupied Europe;
(2) B-17F-20-BO s/n 41-24605 'Knock-out Dropper' BN-R, 359th BS, 303rd BG, England November 1943 after completing 50 missions against targets in Europe, the first B-17 to reach this milestone (later becoming the first B-17 to complete 75 missions in late March 1944).