top of page
YB-40 Gun Fortress WWII USAAF bomber gunship, 3D miniature available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200 and 1-144 scales

YB-40 Gun Fortress – 1-200 Scale WWII USAAF Bomber Gunship

From $8.71Sale Price

YB-40 Gun Fortress

 

Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed YB-40 Gun 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

 

This is a Flight Deck Decal's Exclusive print.

The Stl is available for sale here: Link

 

Historical Information

The YB-40 Gun Fortress was used operationally in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) between May and July 1943 by the 92nd Bombardment Group (Heavy) based at RAF Alconbury, England. It was designed as a bomber escort to protect B-17s during daylight raids over occupied Europe and Germany. Key details about the YB-40's usage:

 

Key details regarding the usage of the YB-40 Gun Fortress include:

  • Combat Service: The YB-40 Gun Fortress was used operationally in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) between May and July 1943 by the 92nd Bombardment Group (Heavy) based at RAF Alconbury, England.

  • Operational Roles: Despite having up to 16 or more .50 caliber machine guns, it was deemed ineffective and replaced by long-range fighters like the P-47 and P-51, after which the remaining YB-40s were returned to the U.S. for training.

  • Service Use: See the historical information above for the documented military services and organizations that operated this aircraft.

  • Notable Operations: It was designed as a bomber escort to protect B-17s during daylight raids over occupied Europe and Germany.

  • Retirement: See the historical information above for the documented later service and retirement history of this aircraft.

 

About Flight Deck Decals 3D Prints

  • Flight Deck Decals 3D prints are created for gamers and modelers who expect exquisite detail, highest quality, and models that are ready to paint and put on the table.

  • 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

  • Carefully printed and inspected with the same attention to quality that has defined Flight Deck Decals for more than 10 years

Quantity
No Reviews YetShare your thoughts. Be the first to leave a review.
bottom of page