- WW2 Historical Collection
- 1210 high quality blocks
- 1/48 scale
- 2 pilot figures
- Bodywork with pad printing
- Completed Dimensions: 19.29” L x 25.98” Wingspan x 5.12” H
- Box Dimensions: 25.5” L X 12.75” W x 2.6” H
- Compatible with leading block and brick brands
- Recommended for 8 years and above.
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). The B-17 was primarily employed by the USAAC in the daylight strategic bombing campaign of World War II against German industrial and military targets. The United States Eighth Air Force, based at many airfields in central and southern England, and the Fifteenth Air Force, based in Italy were the primary major commands responsible for employing the B-17 in Europe.
The B-17 also participated to a lesser extent in the War in the Pacific, early in World War II, where it conducted raids against Japanese shipping and airfields.
The B-17’s first flight was July 28, 1935. It was introduced into service in April 1938 and was last retired the Brazilian Air Force in 1968. A total of 12,731 B-17’s were built.
The licensed Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is the legendary American heavy bomber that you can build with COBI construction blocks! The historic, powerful aircraft named "Mary Alice" was carefully designed in 1:48 scale using over 1200 elements! The set uses only permanent prints. The plane is 49 cm long and has a wingspan of 66 cm! Once built, it will become one of the biggest pieces in your brick collection. The two pilot figures included in the set contain very detailed prints. The set also offers movable elements such as wheels, folding landing gear, propellers, ailerons and openable bomb hatches. The set comes with a plate containing the model name. Thanks to the intuitive instructions based on clear illustrations the construction is simple.
This B-17G is an excellent addition to your block collection.
