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Corgi 48202 1:144 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sally B G-BEDF 41-24485 DF-A
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Description
A highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF “Sally B”, one of Britain's best-known preserved American heavy bombers. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48202 recreates the aircraft in its United States Army Air Forces tribute markings.
The aircraft now known as Sally B was constructed during 1945 as B-17G serial 44-85784. It did not enter combat before the end of the Second World War and later passed through several civilian roles before being brought to Britain.
The aircraft was restored and developed as a flying memorial to the thousands of American airmen who served from bases in Britain. It carries the civilian registration G-BEDF while being displayed in wartime-style USAAF markings.
Sally B is painted to represent aircraft 41-24485 and carries the squadron codes DF-A. The olive-drab and neutral-grey finish, prominent USAAF national insignia and colourful Sally B nose artwork create the classic appearance associated with an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress.
The Boeing B-17 earned its Flying Fortress name through its extensive defensive armament and ability to absorb significant battle damage. It became one of the principal American heavy bombers used during the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe.
This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, transparent cockpit and gun-position glazing, detailed defensive machine guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original multi-position Aviation Archive display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48202
Aircraft: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Preserved Aircraft Serial: 44-85784
Civil Registration: G-BEDF
Aircraft Name: Sally B
Represented Wartime Serial: 41-24485
Tactical Markings: DF-A
Unit Presentation: USAAF 91st Bombardment Group markings
Role: Preserved flying memorial and historic heavy bomber
Operator / Country: B-17 Preservation Ltd / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic Sally B nose artwork, G-BEDF identity, represented serial 41-24485, DF-A codes, wartime-style USAAF finish, transparent cockpit and gun positions, detailed defensive guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
- Glue residue is present in several areas, including the end of the wing, underneath an outer engine and around the tail, suggesting that the model may have had a couple of previous repairs.
- Wear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.
- One outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.
- The canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.
- The full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.
- Despite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.
- The set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.
- The accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
- Some flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.
- The plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Corgi 48202 1:144 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sally B G-BEDF 41-24485 DF-A
Sale price£25.00 GBP
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Description
A highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF “Sally B”, one of Britain's best-known preserved American heavy bombers. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48202 recreates the aircraft in its United States Army Air Forces tribute markings.
The aircraft now known as Sally B was constructed during 1945 as B-17G serial 44-85784. It did not enter combat before the end of the Second World War and later passed through several civilian roles before being brought to Britain.
The aircraft was restored and developed as a flying memorial to the thousands of American airmen who served from bases in Britain. It carries the civilian registration G-BEDF while being displayed in wartime-style USAAF markings.
Sally B is painted to represent aircraft 41-24485 and carries the squadron codes DF-A. The olive-drab and neutral-grey finish, prominent USAAF national insignia and colourful Sally B nose artwork create the classic appearance associated with an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress.
The Boeing B-17 earned its Flying Fortress name through its extensive defensive armament and ability to absorb significant battle damage. It became one of the principal American heavy bombers used during the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe.
This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, transparent cockpit and gun-position glazing, detailed defensive machine guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original multi-position Aviation Archive display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48202
Aircraft: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Preserved Aircraft Serial: 44-85784
Civil Registration: G-BEDF
Aircraft Name: Sally B
Represented Wartime Serial: 41-24485
Tactical Markings: DF-A
Unit Presentation: USAAF 91st Bombardment Group markings
Role: Preserved flying memorial and historic heavy bomber
Operator / Country: B-17 Preservation Ltd / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic Sally B nose artwork, G-BEDF identity, represented serial 41-24485, DF-A codes, wartime-style USAAF finish, transparent cockpit and gun positions, detailed defensive guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
- Glue residue is present in several areas, including the end of the wing, underneath an outer engine and around the tail, suggesting that the model may have had a couple of previous repairs.
- Wear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.
- One outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.
- The canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.
- The full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.
- Despite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.
- The set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.
- The accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
- Some flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.
- The plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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