{"product_id":"b-17-flying-fortress-g-new-edition","title":"B-17 Flying Fortress G - New Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTilaustuote. Toimitus \u003cfont color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e2-3\u003c\/font\u003e viikkoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdt class=\"under\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tab-list-title\" id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content_description\" class=\"ty-wysiwyg-content content-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying Fortress (Late Production)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boeing B-27 'Flying Fortress' was one of the U.S.A.'s main \u003cbr\u003efour-engine heavy bombers, operating alongside the b-24 Liberator, and \u003cbr\u003ethe later B-29 Superfortress, in all theatres of World War 2.  It's a \u003cbr\u003efact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat \u003cbr\u003eof Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to \u003cbr\u003epilot error during its evaluation in October 1935.  Thankfully, the \u003cbr\u003edesign had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far \u003cbr\u003eexceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further \u003cbr\u003eprototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with\u003cbr\u003e the United States Army Air Corps.  It was this further evaluation that \u003cbr\u003esaw the type enter active service in 1938.  The actual name 'Flying \u003cbr\u003eFortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the\u003cbr\u003e machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this\u003cbr\u003e was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name.  \u003cbr\u003eAfter the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with \u003cbr\u003ethe B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction \u003cbr\u003eof the 'E'.  This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and \u003cbr\u003efillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its\u003cbr\u003e iconic profile.  An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage.  \u003cbr\u003eOther refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, \u003cbr\u003eand the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type \u003cbr\u003ethat had graced previous versions.  This was found to be disappointing, \u003cbr\u003eand was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a \u003cbr\u003epermanent feature of all further marques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant \u003cbr\u003eof all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications \u003cbr\u003ewere carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that\u003cbr\u003e was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'.  Differences \u003cbr\u003ebetween the 'G' version and the previous main production 'F' type were \u003cbr\u003ethe positions of the nose cheek guns to accomomdate the remote yolk for \u003cbr\u003ethe Bendix turret operation, and for late block production of the 'G', \u003cbr\u003ethe introduction of the Cheyenne tail gunner position which offered a \u003cbr\u003ereflector gun sight and much improved field of fire.  Unlike the early \u003cbr\u003eproduction blocks of the 'G' the later production blocks introduced \u003cbr\u003estaggered waist gun positions for the flexible-mount .50-cal machine \u003cbr\u003eguns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17G was powered by 4 x Wright R-1820-97 \"Cyclone\" 1200hp \u003cbr\u003eturbocharged radial engines that were constantly uprated over the \u003cbr\u003eservice life of the B-17, and it also carried 13 x 0.5cal M2 Browning \u003cbr\u003emachine guns.  A typical long-range mission would see the B-17G carry \u003cbr\u003earound 4,500lbs of bombs.  Wingspan was 103ft 9in, with a length of 74ft\u003cbr\u003e 4in.  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alt=\"Kuvahaun tulos haulle hong kong model Description  Flying Fortress (Late Production)  The Boeing B-27 'Flying Fortress' was one of the U.S.A.'s main four-engine heavy bombers, operating alongside the b-24 Liberator, and the later B-29 Superfortress, in all theatres of World War 2. It's a fact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat of Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to pilot error during its evaluation in October 1935. Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. Differences between the 'G' version and the previous main production 'F'\" width=\"267\" height=\"189\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"irc_mut\" 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alt=\"Kuvahaun tulos haulle hong kong model Description  Flying Fortress (Late Production)  The Boeing B-27 'Flying Fortress' was one of the U.S.A.'s main four-engine heavy bombers, operating alongside the b-24 Liberator, and the later B-29 Superfortress, in all theatres of World War 2. It's a fact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat of Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to pilot error during its evaluation in October 1935. Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. Differences between the 'G' version and the previous main production 'F'\" width=\"267\" height=\"189\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"irc_mut\" 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alt=\"Kuvahaun tulos haulle hong kong model Description  Flying Fortress (Late Production)  The Boeing B-27 'Flying Fortress' was one of the U.S.A.'s main four-engine heavy bombers, operating alongside the b-24 Liberator, and the later B-29 Superfortress, in all theatres of World War 2. It's a fact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat of Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to pilot error during its evaluation in October 1935. Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. Differences between the 'G' version and the previous main production 'F'\" width=\"267\" height=\"189\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"irc_mut\" 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alt=\"Kuvahaun tulos haulle hong kong model Description  Flying Fortress (Late Production)  The Boeing B-27 'Flying Fortress' was one of the U.S.A.'s main four-engine heavy bombers, operating alongside the b-24 Liberator, and the later B-29 Superfortress, in all theatres of World War 2. It's a fact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat of Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to pilot error during its evaluation in October 1935. Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. 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It's a fact that the B-17 almost never saw its place in history and the defeat of Nazi Germany, as the prototype, know as Model 299, crashed due to pilot error during its evaluation in October 1935. Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. 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Thankfully, the design had shown such promise during the testing phase, in fact, far exceeding the requirements of the original specification, that further prototypes were ordered despite Boeing losing the original contract with the United States Army Air Corps. It was this further evaluation that saw the type enter active service in 1938. The actual name 'Flying Fortress' was coined by a newspaper hack who witnessed a roll-out of the machine, bristling with guns and turrets, and Boeing realised that this was the sort of propaganda they needed, and trademarked the name. After the initial prototypes, serial production of the B-17 began with the B-17B variant, and underwent a major revision with the introduction of the 'E'. This type featured a substantially redesigned tail and fillet that featured throughout subsequent versions, giving the B-17 its iconic profile. An extra 10ft of length was added to the fuselage. Other refinements included the additional of a tail and dorsal turret, and the addition of a Bendix turret to replace the fixed bathtub type that had graced previous versions. This was found to be disappointing, and was eventually replaced with the Sperry ball turret that became a permanent feature of all further marques.  Boeing 'G; incarnation of the Fort, was perhaps the most significant of all types built, and of course, numerous 'F' version modifications were carried over, such as the remotely operated Bendix chin turret that was introduced in the late block series of the 'F'. 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