B-17 Flying Fortress

from Historic Aviation Summer 2021 Catalog

New & Noteworthy

Eighth Air Force Metal Sign

Resembling a patch worn by members of the USAAF’s Eighth Air Force during World War II, USAAF’s Eighth Air Force during World War II, this 24-gauge steel sign has the look of aged this 24-gauge steel sign has the look of aged metal and paint and includes mounting holes. 16"x16". #64446 $29.95

Made in the USA.

Target for Today

While the British declared daytime bombing a hazardous pursuit to be avoided at all costs, the USAAF developed a system for making these midday runs safer and more e ective. This 5-film DVD examines these missions including a peek at logistics and planning, methods for staying clear of the German ak guns, and some of the Mighty Eighth’s most infamous crashes. 1 hr. 45 min. #702082 $19.95

The First Combat Bomb Wing in World War II

Mackay. The 1st Combat Bomb Wing (1CBW), a sub-unit of the 8th USAAF, created on September 13, 1943, was preceded rst by the 1st Bomb Wing, and then the 101st Provisional Bomb Wing, which included the 91st BG as an element. By then, the 91st BG was joined by the 351st BG and 381st BG, with the 351st BG later displaced by the 398th BG. The operational experience of these units virtually spanned the entire 33 months of the “Mighty Eighth’s” existence. 240 pages, 302 photos, 8½"x11", hardcover. #707294 $39.95

“The Mighty Eighth” T-Shirt

This royal blue t-shirt salutes the brave men and women of the Eighth Air Force (“The Mighty Eighth”), established during World War II. Made from a comfortable, pre-shrunk cotton/ polyester blend. #707292

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$27.95

2XL, 3XL: $29.95

LIMITED EDITION

A Day Gone By

John Shaw. This beautiful limited edition print displays a crew from the Eighth Air Force, 379th Bomb Group, based at Kimbolton, England, 1944, checking out their B-17 Flying Fortress after a successful mission. “Carol Dawn” was one of the few B-17s which carried many crews home in over 100 missions, and ultimately returned to the U.S. at war’s end. Signed by the artist and includes a certi cate of authenticity. 35½"x16½". #707293 $159.95

Building the B-17 Flying Fortress

Yenne. This title reveals rare original photos and full manufacturing details of America’s greatest multi-engine combat aircraft own in World War II. You’ll also nd factory-original color cutaway drawings and reproductions of original spec sheets created by manufacturers during the 1940s. A visual banquet for aviation fans and modelers alike! 240 pages, 336 B&W images and 47 color photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #706965 $34.95

Warbird Checkout #10

How to Fly the B-17 & Fortress in the Sky See the B-17 Flying Fortress through historic film! How to Fly the B-17 is a pilot training film made by the USAAF and Boeing. You’ll walk with the cadet as he does his pre-flight, sit in the cockpit as he checks all the systems, and take o to perform ight operations. Finish your examination with Fortress in the Sky. You’ll follow the B-17 from design and engineering through production, witness early test ights, and even fly o to combat in “Glamour Girl.” Color and B&W. 1 hr. 51 min. #V8076 $14.95

B-17G Flying Fortress Model

1/72 SCALE

This 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates a cast model replicates a B-17G with markings for USAAF 327thB-17G with markings for USAAF 327 BS, 92nd BG, “Snake Hips,” as it would have own from Pondington, England, on August 24, 1944. This from Pondington, England, on August 24, 1944. This replica features rotating propellers, engraved panel replica features rotating propellers, engraved panel lines, a “glass” bombardier nose, opening bomb lines, a “glass” bombardier nose, opening bomb bay doors, optional-position landing gear, au bay doors, optional-position landing gear, au thentic markings, rotatable turret, crew gures, thentic markings, rotatable turret, crew gures, and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan. #706644 Reg: $224.95 $199.95 and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan.

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B-17G Flying Fortress Model

LIMITED EDITION

A reproduction of “Swamp Fire” – a B-17G with the 524th BS, 379th “Swamp Fire” – a B-17G with the 524 #705288 $116.95 BG, in April 1944 – this 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model features historic nose art, opening bomb bays (with bombs), realistic gunner stations, optional- 1/72 SCALE position landing gear, and a metal display stand. 17¼" wingspan.