The B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle was the most famous bomber, because she was the first heavy bomber in the European war theater to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive. She flew for 10 months from November 7, 1942 to May 17, 1943. The BELLE shot down eight enemy fighters, probably destroyed five others, and damaged at least a dozen more. She dropped more than 60 tons of bombs over Germany, France, and Belgium. During her 25 missions she flew 148 hours, and covered more than 20,000 combat miles. Kit features: Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail; Highly detailed cockpit interior & bomb bay; and Optional position landing gear and bomb bay door. Paint colors needed: Olive Drab, Neutral Gray, Medium Green, Chromate Green, Tan, Black, Yellow, Khaki, Gunmetal, Steel, and Flat Black.  | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
| WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years of age. | | Product image and description is provided by the manufacturer, and is as accurate as possible. Some details of the product may be subject to change without notice (graphics, decoration, wheel color, etc.). eHobbies is not responsible for these changes, as it does not alter the function or value of the product. |
| Model length 12 inches, wingspan 17.1 inches. |
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