{"product_id":"corgi-49502-1-144-usaaf-commemorative-edition-b-17g-sally-b-p-51d-big-beautiful-doll-p-47d-no-guts-no-glory-3-aircraft-set","title":"Corgi 49502 1:144 USAAF Commemorative Edition B-17G Sally B P-51D Big Beautiful Doll P-47D No Guts No Glory 3-Aircraft Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly collectable 1:144 scale three-aircraft presentation set bringing together a famous preserved B-17 Flying Fortress and two of the most recognisable United States Army Air Forces fighter schemes of the Second World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49502 is presented as the USAAF Commemorative Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece of the set is Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Sally B”, the preserved aircraft registered G-BEDF and carrying the original military serial 44-85784. Based at Duxford for much of its preserved life, Sally B has become an important flying memorial to the American airmen who served in Europe during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17 is represented in its familiar olive-drab and neutral-grey presentation with “Sally B” nose artwork and the markings 41-24485\/DF-A. Although the preserved aircraft was completed too late to enter wartime combat, its continued operation has helped preserve the sight and sound of the Flying Fortress for later generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying North American P-51D Mustang represents 44-72218, coded WZ-I and named “Big Beautiful Doll”. This aircraft was flown by Colonel John D. Landers while commanding the 78th Fighter Group from RAF Duxford during the final months of the war in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts polished natural-metal finish is complemented by the distinctive black and white chequered nose associated with the 78th Fighter Group, black rudder, colourful nose artwork and prominent United States Army Air Forces insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third aircraft is Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 42-26671, coded MX-X and named “No Guts No Glory”. Associated with Benjamin Mayo and the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, the aircraft combines a natural-metal finish with D-Day identification stripes and the group's characteristic black and white chequered engine cowling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three models form a commemorative display rather than representing aircraft which operated together as one formation. Together, they celebrate the heavy-bomber, long-range escort and fighter-bomber aircraft associated with the United States Eighth Air Force in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced around 1999, this early Aviation Archive set combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and permanently applied markings. The three aircraft are presented together with their original display arrangement and protective presentation cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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 49502\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF Commemorative Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-17 Aircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sally B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-17 Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-BEDF \/ 44-85784\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-17 Display Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41-24485 \/ DF-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51D Mustang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustang Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-72218\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustang Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e WZ-I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustang Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Beautiful Doll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonel John D. Landers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustang Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic P-47D Thunderbolt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42-26671\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX-X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Guts No Glory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin I. Mayo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Duxford, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army Air Forces \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-aircraft commemorative presentation, Sally B nose artwork, Big Beautiful Doll Mustang markings, No Guts No Glory Thunderbolt markings, authentic USAAF insignia, detailed propeller assemblies, individual aircraft supports and protective presentation cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-17 Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-17 Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.75\" or 22.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-51D Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.7\" or 6.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-51D Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.1\" or 7.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-47D Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3\" or 7.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP-47D Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.4\" or 8.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealing film has a split at the front but the main hard plastic tray has no wear due to the polystyrene protection.\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":57788255109502,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5719.jpg?v=1785784576","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49502-1-144-usaaf-commemorative-edition-b-17g-sally-b-p-51d-big-beautiful-doll-p-47d-no-guts-no-glory-3-aircraft-set","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}