The prototype of the B-17 first flew on July 28, 1935. The aircraft served in every WW II combat zone, but is best known for daylight strategic bombing of German industrial targets. Production ended in May 1945 and totaled 12,726. U.S.A.F. Museum Joe Baugher's Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Fully assembled, Handcrafted Model Airplane with Removable Desk Stand. Each handcrafted airplane model comes with a removable wood desk stand.
Every part is assembled precisely into place.
After shaping and sanding, the model passes through several stages of priming and sanding before it is hand painted to duplicate the actual colors, emblems, and insignias of the original historical aircraft. Finally, multiple coats of clear lacquer are applied to protect the artwork and provide an overall glossy finish. Unless otherwise protected, Copyright 1998-2001, Sandcastle Publishing Company . All rights reserved. Images are digitally watermarked.