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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B - 17G Flying Fortress Flak Eater Limited Edition AA33318 - Corgi

Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Flak Eater Limited Edition AA33318

Name: Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Flak Eater Limited Edition AA33318
Brand: Corgi
Price: 180.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Limited Edition

464 of 1000

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Condition

For Luftwaffe pilots, the sight of vast formations of B-17 Flying Fortresses was both awe-inspiring and daunting—especially in 1944, as Allied air power grew stronger. The B-17G, with its new Bendix chin turret, was built to counter frontal attacks, boosting defensive firepower significantly. One such bomber, 'Flak Eater' of the 364th Bomb Squadron, featured a fearsome shark mouth nose art to ward off attackers. Based at Chelveston, it flew at least 28 missions and survived the war, returning to the U.S. in June 1945 before being scrapped—like many war-weary veterans of the air campaign.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

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Returns

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