BOEING B17G FLYING FORTRESS

Description

Product Details

• Product Code: A08017B
• Alternative SKUs: AIR08017B, 08017B
• Brand: Airfix
• Scale: 1/72
• Release Year: 2021
• Edition: Updated release with new decals
• Category: Military Aircraft Model Kit

Kit Overview

The Boeing B‑17G Flying Fortress is one of the most iconic heavy bombers of WWII, renowned for its durability, long‑range capability, and ability to return home despite extensive battle damage. The G‑model introduced several refinements, including improved defensive armament and the distinctive chin turret.

Airfix’s A08017B kit offers a modern tooling of this historic aircraft, providing crisp detailing and an accurate representation of the late‑war B‑17G configuration.

Model Kit Features

• Detailed 1/72‑scale reproduction of the B‑17G airframe
• Modern Airfix moulding with refined surface detail
• Updated 2021 decal set for improved marking accuracy
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced builders
• Ideal for WWII bomber collections and large‑format dioramas

Included in the Box

• Injection‑moulded plastic parts
• Full assembly instructions
• Updated decal sheet (2021)