Pacific Aircraft Models 7/142
Wingspan: 20"
Fuselage Length: 14.3"
B-17 Flying Fortress Model Airplane: An Exquisite Addition to Your Growing Collection
The B-17 Flying Fortress model plane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original airplane. This B-17 Flying Fortress model airplane is definitely the ideal piece to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories and perfect display.
This top-quality B-17 Flying Fortress model plane will surely be appreciated by anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. This B-17 Flying Fortress model plane is definitely the ideal gift to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to the actual B-17 Flying Fortress. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base stand which comes in different colors of your choice and a polished chrome steel support mounting rod or avail our variable pitch wall mount accessory.
B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle History:
The B-17 Memphis Belle is a famous World War II bomber. The B-17F Flying Fortress or the Memphis Belle was built by the Boeing Aircraft Company in 1942. After a historic 25 mission stint in Europe, the B-17 eventually came to rest in Memphis where it spent the next 60 years. 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 B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle 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. On September 12, 1942, Morgan flew the plane to Memphis on a test flight. That evening he took Margaret to a dance at the Peabody and proposed marriage. Margaret accepted and the two were engaged for several months. Ultimately, though, the demands of the war proved to be too much for their relationship to withstand and the two parted ways. Margaret retained an active interest in the Memphis Belle, however, until her death in 1990.
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.
