The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four engine heavy strategic bomber during WW2. It first flew in 1932. During the war it was employed in daylight precision strategic bombing campaign against German industrial, civilian and military targets. This plastic kitset model is suitable for children 8+. It contains an information pamphlet with the technical specifications of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. The model comes with the decals specific to USAF. The kitset comes with it's own stand to grace any shelf in the house or office. The Boeing B-17 Flying fortress is 1 of 4 in a series of WW2 Classic Planes.