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B-17 Flying fortress
The American four-engine heavy bomber Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most famous aircraft of World War II. In our selection, you will find precisely crafted collectible replicas of this legendary machine. We focus on highly detailed models made of die-cast metal with plastic parts in the large 1:72 scale. Explore our range from the manufacturer Air Force One and enrich your collection with a true icon of Allied strategic bombing.
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The Flying Fortress over Europe
The B-17 earned its nickname "Flying Fortress" due to its incredible durability and massive defensive armament, consisting of numerous .50 caliber machine guns. The B-17G variant in particular, which was the most produced version, featured a characteristic chin turret that eliminated the blind spot against frontal fighter attacks. These bombers formed the backbone of the US Eighth Air Force and bore the brunt of daylight strategic bombing raids on industrial targets in Nazi Germany and occupied Europe.
Impressive Models by Air Force One
For discerning military hardware collectors, we offer models capturing the aircraft in authentic historical liveries of the US Army Air Forces (USAAF). The die-cast metal models in the respectable 1:72 scale by Air Force One represent truly massive and impressive collectible pieces, given the size of the original aircraft. They feature quality fitting of metal and plastic parts, a detailed representation of the four radial engines, and a precise execution of all defensive gun positions. This model is guaranteed to become the centerpiece of any World War II-focused display.