WWII
Eighth Air Force / B-17 Flying Fortress
Eighth Air Force Metal Sign
Resembling a patch worn by members of the USAAF’s Eighth Air Force during World War II, this 24-gauge steel sign has the look of aged metal and paint and includes mounting holes. 16"x 16". #64446 $29.95
Building the B-17 Flying Fortress
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 effective. This 5-film DVD examines these missions including a peek at logistics and planning, methods for staying clear of the German flak 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 subunit of the 8th USAAF, created on September 13, 1943, was preceded first 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"x 11", hardcover. #707294
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“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. Back
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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 off to perform flight operations. Finish your examination with Fortress in the Sky. You’ll follow the B-17 from design and engineering through production, witness early test flights, and even fly off to combat in “Glamour Girl.” Color and B&W. 1 hr. 51 min. #V8076 $14.95 1/72 SCALE
B-17G Flying Fortress Model
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This 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates a B-17G with markings for USAAF 327th BS, 92nd BG, “Snake Hips,” as it would have flown from Pondington, England, on August 24, 1944. This replica features rotating propellers, engraved panel lines, a “glass” bombardier nose, opening bomb bay doors, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, rotatable turret, crew figures, and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan.
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B-17G Flying Fortress Model
LIMITED EDITION
A reproduction of #705288 “Swamp Fire” – a B-17G $ 116.95 th th with the 524 BS, 379 BG, in April 1944 – this 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model features historic nose art, opening bomb bays 1/72 SCALE (with bombs), realistic gunner stations, optionalposition landing gear, and a metal display stand. 17¼" wingspan.
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 certificate of authenticity. 35½"x 16½". #707293 $159.95
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#706644 Reg: $224.95 $
LIMITED EDITION
A Day Gone By
Yenne. This title reveals rare original photos and full manufacturing details of America’s greatest multi-engine combat aircraft flown in World War II. You’ll also find 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
B-17 Flying Fortress $2 Bill
A B-17 Flying Fortress is displayed in full color on the front, while the reverse features Thomas Jefferson, along with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. #703486 $16.95
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