B-17G Flying Fortress

The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of WW2. Heavy losses in 1943, when a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the realisation that the previous B-17 versions did not carry enough weapons for defence. As a result, a turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed in the front under the nose of the B-17G to defend against the notorious frontal attacks more effectively, at the same time additional fighting positions were installed on the sides of the fuselage. The crew could now defend themselves on all sides, this gave the crews a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although it was mainly used over Europe and the Middle East, it also provided invaluable service in the Pacific on maritime patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress, and 8,680 of the G version alone, entered service. The last B-17G left the factory on 29 July 1945. B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered on 23 March 1944 and saw service with the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron at Bassingbourn, England on 75 missions from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945.

- New kit shape
- Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints
- Detailed cockpit with consoles, Dashboard
- Individual seats
- Complete bomb bay with loading racks
- 4 bombs
- Movable chin turret
- Bomb sight and seat in nose
- Detailed radio operator/navigator compartment with equipment boxes
- Side window options for MG fitting
- Movable MG ball turret
- Detailed upper MG turret
- Optional clear parts for front, Canopy and centre upper MG stand
- Optional 2 MG tail stands
- Separate rudder
- Wings optional to build with flaps open
- 4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring
- Cooling ring optional to build open or closed
- Imitation turbocharger
- Separate air intake ducts
- Separate elevators and ailerons
- Detailed landing gear

Decals for 2 USAAF versions:
- B-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief , 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb. 1945
- B-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909, Nine O Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945

Parts: 237
Length: 321 mm
Span: 440 mm