Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Models, Plus B-17
Bombers Aviation Art.
The B-17 Flying
Fortress Models, Model Airplane Kits and Diecast Models. The B17 Flying
Fortress was one of the most famous World War 2 bombers ever made. This
World War 2 bomber was in more movies than any other airplane. If you go
to an Air Show, many times you can go through a real B17 Flying fortress just
like you saw in the movies and just like the B-17 Model that you will build from
this page. Build a B-17 and learn the history of the Flying Fortress first
hand.
You
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Flying Fortress models section. of
the Model Airplane Department. in
the Yellow
Airplane store.
This page contains many types of B-17 aircraft.
The
B-17 Flying Fortress was made by the Boeing Aircraft Company. The
B-17 was 74' 4" long, 19' 1" high and had a wingspan of 103' 10"
The B17 bombers empty weight was 36,135 lbs and it had a Gross Weight of
65,500 lbs. The B-17 used four Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone engines each
producing 1200 hp giving it a total of 4,800 hp. The Boeing B-17
flying fortress has a Cruise Speed of 182 mph, a Maximum Speed of 287 mph,
a service ceiling of 35,600 ft. and a maximum range of 3400 miles. The
flying fortress is one of the WW2 airplanes that was considered one of
the heavy bombers. To the Allied effort this plane is really like
a vitamin b-17. Please note that these
are the specs for only one of the B-17 variations, other models will have
different specifications.
Building plastic models are not only
fun, they are also very educational.
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Pilot's
Manual for the B-17 Flying Fortress. Fantastic
Find, Real Pilots Flight Manual A reprint of the official government handbook designed to show new
cadets how to fly the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with all the
data. 109 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. ....#0001408 $10.95
Boeing
B-17 Flying Fortress Models.
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B-17 Flying
Fortress 2009 Historical Calendar Well regarded for its ability to
absorb damage, reach its target and bring its crew home
safely, the B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any
other U.S. aircraft in World War II. Now, you can celebrate
the B-17 all year long with this 12-month wall calendar
featuring rare B&W photographs - from the personal archives
of Bomber Legends Magazine and its readers - with
accompanying historical dates and descriptions. 12"x 9".
#0080166
Price: $12.95
B-17G
Flying Fort 1/72 Model Pre Built Mahogany Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/72 scale
model measures 17¼" in length with a wingspan of 12½".
Hand painted and detailed, model comes ready to display on the included
base. ....#0009091 $169.00
B-17G
Flying Fortress 1/48 Kit Plastic Model Kit Possibly the most famous aircraft to emerge from WWII, the B-17
carried the air war to Germany and Japan in ever increasing numbers.
Plastic kit includes detailed interior, gunner stations, cockpit,
and landing gear. Molded in silver, skill level 2. ....#0009069 $28.95
B-17C/D
Flying Fort 1/72 Kit Colin Kelly or 436th Plastic Model Kit ....#0009751 $31.95 1/72 Scale Model Kit of Colin Kelly's B-17. Build this plastic kit
as either Colin Kelly's B-17C or as a B-17D of the 436th Bombardment Group
stationed at March Field in 1941. Kit includes fully engraved panel lines
and rivet detail, highly detailed cockpit and bomb bay, and optional
position landing gear and bomb bay door. Assembly required.
Memphis
Belle The Movie Amazon.com If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire
life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle
shamelessly (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché
in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation movies--especially
movies about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's
clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As
it follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission
over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly
authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing
piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of fresh faces
who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin,
Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, and Harry Connick Jr.), the movie exists as
a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air
over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary
made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as
one of this film's producers), and as such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic.
And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your
attention, offering an honorable reminder of the bravery and integrity
that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff
Shannon
B-17G
Balsa Wood Kit Balsa Wood Model Kit The ultimate in balsa wood display kits, this 1/28 scale giant has
a
Huge 45¾" wingspan
when completed - that's nearly four feet! Includes finely detailed plastic
gun turrets and dummy engines, rugged landing gear and a sturdy wing/fuselage
interlock. Build it with either movable or unmovable flying surfaces. Assembly
required. ...#0008915 $92.95
B-17F
Flying Fortress 1/72 Kit Memphis Belle Plastic Model Kit This highly detailed plastic kit of the famed bomber features fully
engraved panel lines, realistic cockpit interior, authentic bomb
bay, and nose armament with clear canopy. Includes optional position
landing gear and bomb bay door as well as manually operated ball-turret.
Includes choice of markings for either Memphis Belle or Miss Ouachita.
17" wingspan. .....#0090575 $31.95
Boeing
B-307 Display Model Pan Am Pre Built Mahogany Model
Based on the B-17. In 1938, the Boeing Model 307, with wings and tail surfaces based
on the B-17, was the first fully pressurized airliner in the world
to enter service. But despite that pedigree, only 10 were ever built. Today,
the sole remaining Stratoliner, now fully restored, it set to go
on display at the National Air and Space Museum. Made of Philippine
mahogany, this 1/72 scale model has an 18½" wingspan, is hand painted
and detailed with Pan Am markings, and comes ready to display on the included
base. .....#0090848 $169.00
The Memphis Belle Christmas Cards Philip West. Share your love of aviation history
with this set of ten beautiful Christmas cards featuring the B-17 Flying
Fortress "The Memphis Belle" being prepared for another dangerous mission
over enemy territory. Message inside reads, "With Best Wishes for Christmas
and the New Year." Measures a generous 8¼"x 4" and includes envelopes.
#0060903
Price: $16.95
Nine-O-Nine Christmas Cards No Turning Back
Philip West. Share your love of aviation history with this set of ten
beautiful Christmas cards featuring Nine-O-Nine - a 91st Bomb Group B-17
that completed a record 140 missions without an abort or the loss of a crew
member. Message inside reads, "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New
Year." Measures a generous 8¼"x 4" and includes envelopes.
#0060911
Price: $16.95
Those Golden Moments Christmas Cards Philip West. Share your love of aviation history
with this set of ten beautiful Christmas cards featuring the B-17G "The All
American Girl" being prepared for her 99th mission over enemy territory.
Message inside reads, "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year."
Measures a generous 8¼"x 4" and includes envelopes.
#0060900
Price: $16.95
5-Jan_2009
I wanted to enter this in memory of my father,
Kendall Richard Curry, who passed on
May 25, 2008. He was a Flight Engineer on a B-17! Thank you! Brad
Curry
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