Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress Bomber Aircraft "My Gal Sal" United States Army Air Corps 1/155 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

Brand new 1/155 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress Bomber Aircraft "My Gal Sal" United States Army Air Corps die cast model by Postage Stamp.; Detailed exterior.; True-to-scale detail.; Comes with a display stand.; This model does not have any openings.; Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.; Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.; Dimensions approximately L-5.5, Wingspan-8 inches.; Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.; It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.; HISTORY ASPECTS: The B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber developed by Boeing for the United States Army Air Corps. It was a high-flying, long-range bomber, heavily used in World War II for daylight precision bombing of strategic military targets. It was highly effective and reliable, and developed a reputation of being able to return to its home base despite extensive battle damage. My Gal Sal was one of the 3 B-17's that was forced to land on the Greenland icecap due to inclement weather on June 27, 1942. The crew was rescued and the aircraft abandoned until a 1964 overflight discovered the aircraft to be largely intact. It was recovered in 1995 and restored to a static configuration. It is now displayed at the National World War II Museum in Louisiana. This die-cast metal model comes in 1/155 scale and includes a plastic display stand.