{"product_id":"b-17-flying-fortress","title":"B-17 Flying Fortress","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimenssion: L: 13 W: 17.5 H: 4.5 InchesHistory: The B-17 Flying Fortress was designed in 1934  then made its first flight on July 28 1935  but wasn't ready for delivery until March 1940.Hoisting a deadly load of bombs into the frozen skies  the B-17 Flying Fortress was the United States' workhorse heavy bomber during the WWII. B-17s served around the globe  but they are B-17 Movie Poster-terrible perhaps most famous for their Eight Air Force daylight strategic bombing raids on Germany. Flying in close formation and bristling with machine guns  the 'Forts' battled through storms of anti-aircraft fire and swarms of German fighters to reach their targets.The B-17 was slower than its counterpart bomber  the B-24 Liberator. It carried fewer bombs and couldn't fly as far as the B-24. Yet  because of the B-17s sturdy and stout design  its crews trusted their aircraft believing that their 'Forts' wouldn't let them down. B-17s returned to England daily with their noses blown open  tails gashed and wings riddled with flack damage. Often they touched down with one or two oil-streaked engines stone cold  with the remaining engines moaning under the strain. Many crews felt that they owed their lives to 'the old bird' that just wouldn't give up. As many as 12 731 Flying Fortresses were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eHoisting a deadly load of bombs into the frozen skies, the B-17 Flying Fortress was the United States' workhorse heavy bomber during the WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis replica model is handcrafted in iron frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe model comes with remarkable details such as front rotor blade, wings, cockpit, and landing wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey are beautifully painted with the authentic WWII paint and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA must have for the collector and enthusiast!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e100% iron frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWheels roll\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMetal propeller\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDecaled insignia\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Old Modern Handicrafts Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407451308220,"sku":"OMHI-AJ048","price":81.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/514hB-rS8bS.jpg?v=1788532619","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/b-17-flying-fortress","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}