- About Airfix: UK's oldest plastic model kit manufacturer since 1952, offers a diverse range of iconic aircraft models, plastic figures, buildings, diorama kits, historical ships, vehicles, and innovative Quickbuild models for beginners
- Easy to Build Planes for Kids: Made from durable and high-quality plastic materials that are both robust and lightweight. Quickbuild Planes offer detailed representations of popular aeroplanes, ideal plane enthusiast gifts for the budding pilot
- Paints and glue sold separately
- With 2 schemes, skill level 3 and flying hours3
The Boeing B-17 ˜Flying Fortress boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective and gradually became potent strategic weapons, capable of carrying out high-altitude, long-range attacks. Despite heavy defensive armament B-17s still suffered at the hands of enemy fighters.
