Revell - B-17G Flying Fortress - 1:72 (04283)
The B-17 Flying Fortress is the best-known American bomber of World War II.
Heavy losses in 1943, when a total of 120 bombers was shot down, lead to the
conclusion that previous B-17 versions carried insufficient defensive
armament. As a consequence, the front lower nose of the B-17G was equipped
with a turret carrying two 12,7 mm machine guns, providing an effective
defense against the feared frontal attacks. Simultaneously, supplementary
gun positions were added to the fuselage sides.
Transfers for 2 USAAF versions:
1) B-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F,
"Little Miss Mischief", 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing,
91st Bomb Group, 324rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb. 1945
2) B-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909; "Nine O Nine" 8th Air Force, 1st Air
Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron,
Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945
Original Details:
Type description Heavy Bomber,
Year/Period 1939, Origin USA, Engine capacity 4 x 883 kW, Speed 480
km/h
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L321 W440 |
| Number of Parts: 237 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 5 |
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Paints Required but not
included: (Humbrol )
Revell Colors: 5 8 9 15 36 39
46 57 65 65 75 78 79 85 86 88 90 91 92 99 360 365 371
