Airfix 1/72 Masking Set - Boeing B-17G # 65020

SKU

AFX65020

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Type:

1/72 Aircraft

EAN

5063129060855

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The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress was the definitive and most heavily armed variant of the famous American four-engined heavy bomber that became a symbol of the United States Army Air Forces’ daylight bombing campaign over Europe during the Second World War.

Introduced in 1943, the B-17G featured a redesigned chin-mounted turret beneath the nose to counter head-on fighter attacks, bringing the total defensive armament to up to thirteen .50 calibre machine guns.

Powered by four Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines, the aircraft combined high-altitude performance, long range, and exceptional structural strength.

The B-17G was flown extensively by the Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces, conducting strategic bombing missions deep into occupied Europe against industrial, transportation, and military targets.

Renowned for its ability to absorb severe battle damage and still return home, the Flying Fortress earned a legendary reputation among its crews.

Although later complemented by the longer-range B-24 Liberator, the B-17G remained a cornerstone of Allied strategic air power until the end of the war.

With its distinctive silhouette, extensive defensive armament, and iconic wartime markings, the B-17G is one of the most recognisable and popular aircraft subjects in aviation history and scale modelling.

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SKU	AFX65020
Manufacturer	Airfix
Scale	1/72
EAN	5063129060855
Short Description	Take the hassle out of painting your model kits with Airfix Masking Sets. Designed for precision and ease, these pre-cut adhesive masks let you achieve sharp paint lines on canopies, clear parts and other tricky areas* — without the stress of freehand work with a brush or using an airbrush. Perfectly tailored to specific Airfix kits, they save you time, improve accuracy, and give your build a professional finish. *Utilising the CAD from the kit design to create the perfect shapes.