B-17d Flying Fortress – 1-200 Scale WWII USAAF Heavy Bomber
B-17d Flying Fortress
Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed B-17d Flying Fortress representing U.S. military aviation during World War II.
Available Scales
1-200
1-300
1-285 Print on Demand
1-144 Print on Demand
Historical Information
The B-17D Flying Fortress, most famously represented by the surviving aircraft "The Swoose," was used primarily in the Pacific Theater during the early stages of World War II, including the defense of the Philippines (1941–1942) and later as a VIP transport. Key Operational Details: The B-17D was the last model to feature the "shark-fin" tail and the under-fuselage "bathtub" gun mount.
Key details regarding the usage of the B-17d Flying Fortress include:
Combat Service: Known for participating in some of the first U.S. combat missions in the Philippines in 1941–1942, with one B-17D (40-3097, The Swoose) surviving from the initial 1941 force.
Operational Roles: The B-17D Flying Fortress, most famously represented by the surviving aircraft "The Swoose," was used primarily in the Pacific Theater during the early stages of World War II, including the defense of the Philippines (1941–1942) and later as a VIP transport.
Service Use: See the historical information above for the documented military services and organizations that operated this aircraft.
Notable Operations: See the historical information above for notable deployments, campaigns, and operational use associated with this aircraft.
Retirement: See the historical information above for the documented later service and retirement history of this aircraft.
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Most aircraft are available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200, and 1-144 scales
Printed using Flight Deck Decals' premium proprietary resin, created specifically for miniature aircraft
Excellent paint and primer adhesion compared with many lower-cost resins
Produced on high-resolution 8K or greater resin printers for exceptional detail and smooth layer reproduction
Fine, crisp surface detail with clean panel lines and scale-appropriate features
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