The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four engine propeller driven heavy bomber, used during World War II by the United States Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force.¨Ü The B-17G is differentiated by its heavy duty armor and additional armaments over previous aircraft.¨Ü With an ability to take heavy damage and still return home, the stories and photos which circulated helped to add to the B-17ǃÙs iconic status. . This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:155 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 5 3/4 inches long with 8 inch wingspan.