B-17F Memphis Belle - 1/62 scale model

by Toys and Models

Product Features

• Handcarved Mahogany Wood Model Airplane
• Handcrafted and Handpainted
• Comes with base stand ready to display
• Comes with base stand ready for display

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 19.9 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000U8GHGS
• Item model number: AB17MBTS
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,317 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

B-17F Flying Fortress had a nickname which was Memphis Belle during the Second World War. It became the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe and return to the United States. In September 1942, the Memphis Belle was delivered to the 91st Bomb Group at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine and was deployed to Prestwick, Scotland on September 30. On October 14, the Memphis Belle deployed to its permanent base at Bassingbourn, England. Captain Robert Morgan's crew had flown 25 combat missions with the 324th Bomb Squadron, all but four in the Memphis Belle and on May 19, 1943, Memphis Belle flew its 25th and last mission with a different crew to Kiel, Germany. On JUne 8, 1943, Memphis Belle was flown back to the United States by Morgan's crew for war bond tours.

Product Description

The Memphis Belle is perhaps one of the most iconic aircraft in American military history. Named for pilot Robert K. Morgan's sweetheart back home in Tennessee, the Memphis Belle was one of the first bombers of the war to complete a full, 25-mission tour. The bomber's first mission was a raid on Brest, France, on November 7, 1942, and her final combat flight was on May 19, 1943, to Kiel, Germany. This was also the 25th mission for the crew of the Memphis Belle, and afterwards, the plane and her crew were transferred to America to participate in a war bond tour. Such a finely crafted model of this legendary aircraft would be a boon to any collector or enthusiast.About Toys and Models Corporation Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you'll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. World War II allied heavy bomber. Propeller-driven aircraft, four engine. Painted wood construction. Scale: 1/62. Operators: U.S. Army Air Force, British Royal Air Force, many others. Time in operation: 1938-1968 (Last used by Brazilian Air Force). World War II era. Manufacturers: Boeing (primary), Douglas, Lockheed-Vega. Length: 14.3 inches. Wingspan: 19.9 inches.