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12" 1942 B-17 Fortress Airplane Model, Tin Toy Vintage
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12" 1942 B-17 Fortress Airplane Model, Tin Toy Vintage TEJ-0057 Image 1 12" 1942 B-17 Fortress Airplane Model, Tin Toy Vintage TEJ-0057 Image 2
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Item #: TEJ-0057
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Featured is this spectacular 1942 B-17 Fortress Military War Airplane Model from our line of beautifully hand crafted vehicle models. This elegantly crafted airplane model is the perfect size for use as a decor in your bedroom/bathroom, dining room, or as the center piece in your living area/office. This decor piece provides a nice vintage style look for your surroundings. History: In the mid 1930s engineers at Boeing suggested the possibility of designing a modern long-range monoplane bomber for the U.S. Army Air Corps. This plane was to have a minimum of 2000 pounds, cruising speed in excess of 200-mph, and a range of at least 2000 miles. The first mission in Europe with the B-17 was an Eighth Air Force flight of 12 B-17Es on August 12, 1942. Thousands more missions, with as many as 1000 aircraft on a single mission would follow over the next 2 1/2 years, virtually decimating all German war making facilities and plants. The B-17 could take a lot of damage and keep on flying, and it was loved by the crews for bring them home despite extensive battle damage. This airplane model is painted with multiple tones of antique finish beautifully textured. The structure is strong as the body is welded with metal inserts. Looks just like the real 1942 B-17 Fortress airplane. Not a kit, comes assembled and ready to display.


Dimensions:
12" L x 16" W x 3.75" H

Item # :
TEJ-0057

Materials:
Tin, Metal