B-17G-110-VE 44-85828 was one of the very last of the 12,731 Flying Fortresses built by Boeing between 1935 and 1945. Constructed in Burbank, CA, it was delivered to the USAAF in July 1945 and subsequently supplied to the US Navy. Issued with BuNo 77254, the aircraft was modified for US Coast Guard surveillance work and flown from stations in California and Alaska until 1959. Handed back to the USAF, it became the very last B-17 to be retired from US military service on October 14 that year. Sold into civilian ownership the following year, the aircraft was converted into a “borate bomber” for the aerial firefighting mission. Based in Wyoming and Montana with Aero Flite as tanker B-30 for the next 16 years, 44-85828 was eventually replaced by a C-54 tanker in May 1978 and retired to the Pima Museum in Tucson, AZ. It has been on static display in 390th Bomb Group colors for the past 28 years.

This model measures approximately 8.75" wide and 6.25" long.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature (not every feature available on every aircraft):

Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.

Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.

Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.

Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.

Detailed pilot and crew member figures.

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.

Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.