{"product_id":"af1-models-ah-64d-apache-longbow-diecast-model-1-72-af1-0100a-copy","title":"AF1 Models B-17G Flying Fortress USAAF 91st BG Bassingbourn 1944 1:72 Diecast Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:72 scale diecast model of the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress from AF1 Models, finished as 'Man O' War II' of the 323rd Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, 8th Air Force, based at Bassingbourn in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B-17G was the definitive production version of the Flying Fortress, flown in large numbers by the USAAF's 8th Air Force over occupied Europe. This model captures the aircraft as it appeared at RAF Bassingbourn in 1944, one of the key bases used by the 91st Bomber Group during the strategic bombing campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model arrives factory finished and assembled, with the markings, serials and nose art of 'Man O' War II' applied. It is ready for display straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Air Force One Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: B-17 Flying Fortress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariant: B-17G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: USAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 17.25 inches (43.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 12.25 inches (31.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: 323rd Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, 8th Air Force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: RAF Bassingbourn, 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this B-17G model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale, giving a wingspan of 43.9 cm and a length of 31.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need assembly or painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pre-built diecast model finished in the markings of 'Man O' War II', ready to display on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich unit and aircraft does this model represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depicts a B-17G of the 323rd Bomber Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, 8th Air Force, operating from RAF Bassingbourn in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Force One Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57098701570423,"sku":"AF1-0110D","price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/fortress_0002_Layer6.jpg?v=1779023361","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/af1-models-ah-64d-apache-longbow-diecast-model-1-72-af1-0100a-copy","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}