The Airfix A08018A Boeing B-17G / Fortress Mk.III is a 1:72 scale plastic model kit of the legendary "Flying Fortress," one of World War II's most iconic and heavily armed bombers. The B-17G variant, also known as the Fortress Mk.III in RAF service represents the pinnacle of the B-17's development, featuring significant defensive armament, including the distinctive "chin turret" under the nose to counter head-on attacks. This kit allows modelers to recreate a symbol of Allied air power, renowned for its ability to absorb severe damage and return to base. Airfix has engineered this kit with attention to detail, providing a rewarding build for enthusiasts of WWII aviation.
HIGHLIGHTS
1/72 scale model kit
Release 2025
Boeing B-17G / Fortress Mk.III
Reference code: Airfix A08018A
Dimensions (mm):
Length - Without Packaging 318
Width - Without Packaging 437
Features:
Represents the highly successful and heavily armed "Flying Fortress" variant
Features fine recessed panel lines and detailed interior components
Includes multiple scheme options, often including RAF and USAAF markings
A prominent and historically significant aircraft for any WWII collection
Includes:
264 plastic parts for assembling the Boeing B-17G / Fortress Mk.III
Two scheme options:
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, 774th Bomb Squadron, 463rd Bombardment Group (Heavy), Italy, July 1944
Boeing Fortress Mk.III (B-17G), No.214 (Federated Malay States) Squadron, No.100 (Bomber Support) Group, Royal Air Force Downham Market, Norfolk, England, 1944
Instruction sheet
Paint layout sheet
Decals
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