{"product_id":"corgi-48202-1-144-boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress-sally-b-g-bedf-41-24485-df-a","title":"Corgi 48202 1:144 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sally B G-BEDF 41-24485 DF-A","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48202 recreates the aircraft in its United States Army Air Forces tribute markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48202\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserved Aircraft Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-85784\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCivil Registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-BEDF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sally B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresented Wartime Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41-24485\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e DF-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 91st Bombardment Group markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserved flying memorial and historic heavy bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-17 Preservation Ltd \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" or 22.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in good condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57773296976254,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5489.jpg?v=1785696848","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-48202-1-144-boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress-sally-b-g-bedf-41-24485-df-a","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}