B17F FLYING FORTRESS, 533RD "SWEET AND LOVELY"

Description: CORGI AA33302 1/72 BOEING B-17F FLYING FORTRESS USAAF 381ST, BG 533RD BS, "SWEET AND LOVELY" WITH STAND - LAST ONE HERE NOWThe squadron was originally led by Major Landon C. Hendricks and has flown a total of 2,412 combat sorties. 533rd gunners are credited with a total of 46 enemy aircraft destroyed. Sweet and Lovely served with the squadron from 1943. It was a radio relay aircraft for the 65th Fighter Wing and was eventually retired back to the US on the 7th December 1945. It features the squadron insignia, a black disk with a wide border in yellow and a death's head wearing a light red helmet with visor up, plume white, all in front of a light blue aerial bomb placed diagonally across the disc.Product informationCorgi's 1:72 scale B-17 series includes the early war B-17E and late war B-17F and B-17G variants.Corgi's WWII heavy bombers are some of the most sought after diecast models available in 1:72 scale.True to the "Flying Fortress" name, the model is bristling with M2 Browning .50 calibre machine guns, including those found on the rotating top and bottom ball turrets.Detail of the massive Wright R-1820-97 "Cyclone" engines can be spied inside the cowlings while supercharger detail is clearly visible on the underside of each engine nacelle.The wings feature deployable flaps and simulated die-icing boots on the leading edges while the bomb-bay doors are hinged to reveal an ordnance load of eight 500 lb bombs.The mold comprises a large number of diecast components including the fuselage, wings and empennage and includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand to support this massive aircraft for in-flight display.Corgi Aviation Archive Collector SeriesThe Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged.Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material.Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured.Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.Pose able presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.One of Corgi’s most sought after B17’s, very RARE to find new now, even though 4,400 made, they very rarely come up for sale.Brand new in its box, still factory fresh - only the box opened to view the certificate and take the photos for this listing – very small amount of shelf wear on the outer box, apart from this the model is factory fresh.The photos in this listing are from our own library, the model you will receive is brand new and sealed.Buy Gone World are more than happy to post items worldwide, postage for the item/s will be established at point of sale/interest and will be messaged to each eBay member when asked.Buy Gone World does offer discounts for multiple purchases, this includes International Posting.PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,500 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK - MOST ARE NEW!!! - A LOT ARE LOW NUMBERS - ALL ARE LONG SINCE SOLD OUT - BY ALL MEANS CONTACT US FOR THE ONE YOU ARE MISSING OR YOU DESIRE BUT SIMPLY CANNOT FIND. BGW TEAM Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter The squadron was originally led by Major Landon C. Hendricks and has flown a total of 2,412 combat sorties. 533rd gunners are credited with a total of 46 enemy aircraft destroyed. Sweet and Lovely served with the squadron from 1943. It was a radio relay aircraft for the 65th Fighter Wing and was eventually retired back to the US on the 7th December 1945. It features the squadron insignia, a black disk with a wide border in yellow and a death's head wearing a light red helmet with visor up, plume white, all in front of a light blue aerial bomb placed diagonally across the disc. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,500 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK - MOST ARE NEW!!! - A LOT ARE LOW NUMBERS - ALL ARE LONG SINCE SOLD OUT - B

Price: 221.25 USD

Location: Chelmsford

End Time: 2025-01-06T05:21:47.000Z

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