The B-17 Flying Fortress is the most famous American bomber of WWII. Heavy losses in 1943, in which a total of 120 bombers were shot down, led to the realization that the previous B-17 versions did not have sufficient armament on board for defense. As a result, a turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns was installed under the bow of the B-17G in order to be able to defend itself more effectively against the notorious frontal attacks, at the same time additional combat stations were installed on the fuselage sides. The crew could now defend themselves on all sides, which gave the crews a reassuring feeling, which is also reflected in the nickname Flying Fortress. Although mainly used over Europe and the Middle East, she rendered invaluable service in sea patrols, reconnaissance flights and bombing missions in the Pacific region. A total of 12,731 of the Flying Fortress and 8,680 of the G version alone were put into service. The last B-17G left the factory on July 29, 1945. The B-17G-35-VE 42-97880 Little Miss Mischief was delivered 23 March 1944 and served in the 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron at Bassingbourn, England on 75 missions from 15 June 1944 to 4 April 1945 in action.
• New kit shape
• Detailed surfaces with countersunk panel joints
• Detailed cockpit with consoles, dashboard
• Individual seats
• Complete bomb bay with loading racks
• 4 bombs
• Movable chin tower
• Bomb sight and seat in the bow
• Detailed radio operator/navigator room with tool boxes
• Side window options for the MG assembly
• Movable MG ball tower
• Detailed upper machine gun turret
• Optional clear parts for front, pulpit and middle upper MG stand
• Optional 2 MG rear stands
• Separate rudder
• Optionally build wings with open landing flaps
• 4 detailed radial engines with exhaust ring
• Cooling ring can be built either open or closed
• Turbocharger imitation
• Separate air intake ducts
• Separate elevators and ailerons
• Detailed undercarriage
Decals for 2 USAAF versions:
B-17G-35-VE, serial 42-97880, DF-F, Little Miss Mischief, 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 324th Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, Feb 1945
B-17G-35-BO, serial 42-31909, Nine O Nine 8th Air Force, 1st Air Division, 1st Combat Wing, 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Bomb Squadron, Bassingbourn, UK, April 1945.
