Academy 1/72 USAAF B-17G Flying Fortress "Nose Art" 12414 PG Became the prototype of the

Became the prototype of the British Navy's subsequent construction of an aircraft carrier

a loader"s periscope was fitted from January 1943

and developed a design within the limits of the Washington Naval Treaty on aircraft carriers

and was removed from the register in 1971

Academy 1/72 USAAF B-17G Flying Fortress "Nose Art" 12414 PG Became the prototype of thePlastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included. B 17s were the best known U. S. heavy bombers of WWII. Over 12,000 were produced. It was a long range low flying bomber. The G version included an increase of guns from 7 to 13. Many Gs were later converted for cargo hauling, engine testing and reconnaissance. Full engraved panel lines Features a highly detailed cockpit and bomb bay Bomb bay doors can be positioned