Corgi 1:72 B-17 P-51 P-47

1/72 Corgi AA99126
 
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA99126
Diecast Model
USAAF 8th Army Air Force, 3-Piece Set
Limited Edition
4000
Pieces Worldwide
 
1:72 Scale
   
Length
   
Width
Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
   
12.25"
   
17.25"
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
   
6"
   
6.75"
North American P-51D Mustang
   
5.25"
   
6.25"
It was the largest air armada in the history of warfare. The heroic actions of the airmen who flew in the Mighty Eighth during World War II preserved freedom throughout the world and changed the course of history. This 3 piece set celebrating this legendary group of men and machines includes the B-17F, 'Miss Minookie' which flew with the 8th from 1942 until February 21st 1944 when it was shot down by fighters over Luechtreigen, Germany. Accompanying it are examples of the two celebrated fighters, the P-47D Thunderbolt 'Rozzie Geth II/Miss Fire' of Captain Frederick Christensen which flew with 62nd FS/56th FG based at Boxted in July 1944; the P-51D Mustang of 375th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group based at several airfields around the UK. The squadron received Mustangs while based Bottisham, Cambridgeshire in May 1944 before moving to Little Walden in Essex.
 
Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
Designed to meet a US Army Air Corps requirement for a multi-engined bomber to replace the B-10, the B-17 first flew on July 18, 1935. Best known for its role in the US Army Air Forces' daylight strategic bombing campaign during World War II, the B-17 could fly high and had a long range, and was capable of defending itself from enemy fighters. It was also tough, withstanding extensive battle damage, and was capable of carrying a 6,000 lb bombload. The B-17 became one of the symbols of Allied air power, equipping 32 overseas combat groups and dropping a total of 580,631 metric tons of bombs on European targets.
 
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Designed by Alexander Kartveli meeting a USAAC requirement for a heavy fighter, the P-47 was first flown on May 6th, 1941. Later models featured a "bubble-top" canopy rather than the sharply peaked "razorback" fuselage which resulted in poor visibility for the aircraft's pilot. The P-47, a deadly pursuit aircraft, featured 8 x 12.7mm machine guns; all mounted in the wings. Even with the complicated turbosupercharger system, the sturdy airframe and tough radial engine, the P-47 ("Jug" or "Juggernaut" as it was nicknamed) could absorb damage and still return home. Built in greater quantities than any other US fighter, the P-47 was the heaviest single-engine WWII fighter and the first piston-powered fighter to exceed 500 mph.
 
North American P-51D Mustang
Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence."
 
The model is complete and in 'as new' condition - never displayed.
 
The box has some light storage wear.
 
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