Daron Postage Stamp Collection B-17G Flying Fortress NineONine Diecast Airplane

The B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed by Boeing for the United States Army Air Corps. It was a high-flying, long-range bomber, heavily used in World War II for daylight precision bombing of strategic military targets. It was highly effective and reliable, and developed a reputation of being able to return to its home base despite extensive battle damage.

The B-17 Nine-O-Nine was named after the last three digits of her serial number: 42-31909, and is representative of the B-17's tough reputation. After joining the war in 1944, the Nine-O-Nine completed 132 consecutive missions without aborting for mechanical reasons or loss of crew, believed to be record. In all she flew 1,129 hours and dropped 562,000 pounds of bombs before returning to the US at the end of hostilities.

The Collings Foundation currently operates a fully restored and operational B-17G in 'Nine-O-Nine' colors, in honor of the veterans of the World War II. It is one of the finest B-17 restorations ever done and can be seen at the Wings of Freedom air show that visits 120 cities nationwide.

Postage Stamp Collection - Die Cast Metal Historical Airplane - Includes Display Stand - 1:155 Scale - Ages 14+

Brand new in box, box has wear. 1 seal is broken on one side

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