COBI Historical Collection WWII Boeing™ B-17F Flying Fortress™ Aircraft

The licensed Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is the legendary American heavy bomber that you can build with COBI construction blocks! The historic, powerful aircraft named "Mary Alice" was carefully designed in 1:48 scale using over 1200 elements! The set uses only permanent prints. You won't find stickers here. The plane is 49 cm long and has a wingspan of 66 cm! Once built, it will become one of the biggest pieces in your brick collection. The two pilot figures included in the set contain very detailed prints. The set also offers movable elements such as wheels, folding landing gear, propellers, ailerons and openable bomb hatches. The set comes with a plate containing the model name. Thanks to the intuitive instructions based on clear illustrations the construction is simple. The B-17F is a must-have item for all enthusiasts of history, aviation and military technology. The huge number of pieces also ensures many hours of exciting construction. The set was entirely produced in Poland within the European Union. The B-17 Flying Fortress was a legendary American heavy bomber used during World War II. It was one of the most recognizable aircraft of the conflict. The B-17 was designed as a long-range bomber aircraft, capable of carrying large amounts of bombs over considerable distances. Its distinctive feature was the use of four engines, which gave it great power and the ability to operate at high altitudes. The Flying Fortress was extremely durable and well armored, which made it more resistant to enemy attacks. It was also known for its ability to continue flying despite significant damage. This aircraft played a key role in the bombing campaigns over Europe and the Pacific. B-17s conducted numerous strategic bombing missions, attacking enemy industrial, military and infrastructural targets. Thanks to its iconic silhouette and the courage of the B-17 crews, the Flying Fortress became a symbol of the American war effort during World War II and is still present in the memory and history of aviation.