The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber. It is still one of the most recognized airplanes ever built. It was most widely used for daylight strategic bombings of German industrial targets during World War II as part of the United States Eighth Air Force.
Corgi Flight is a series of accurately detailed die-cast model aircraft, ideal for anyone with an interest in aviation. The models carry authentic liveries depicting some of the world’s most famous aircraft that can still be seen today at air shows and museums across the world.
Corgi Flight is a series of accurately detailed die-cast model aircraft, ideal for anyone with an interest in aviation. The models carry authentic liveries depicting some of the world’s most famous aircraft that can still be seen today at air shows and museums across the world.
Constituted as 316th Transport Group on 2 Feb 1942 and activated on 14 Feb then Redesignated 316th Troop Carrier Group in Jul 1942. Trained with C-47 and C-53 aircraft and moved to the Mediterranean theater then assigned to Ninth AF, and began operations in Nov 1942. They transported supplies and evacuated casualties in support of the Allied drive across North Africa. In May 1943 they began training for the invasion...
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a - Major Rudolf Sinner, Gruppenkommandeur III/JG 7, Luftwaffe, Brandenburg-Briest, April 1945 1:72 Scale. Wingspan: 6.75"
The assembly ship provided a point of contact for the other Liberators, and so was often gaudily decorated. One the group was in formation, the mission leader would take the lead, and the assembly aircraft, often stripped of guns would return to base. Within the Eighth Air Force they were also known as "Judas Goats" because they were felt to be leading the other B-24's to their slaughter. This B-24D was one of the...