Historical Collection WWII - Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

The licensed Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is the legendary American heavy bomber that you can build using COBI building blocks! This historic, powerful aircraft, named ‘Mary Alice’, has been meticulously designed to a scale of 1:48 using over 1,200 pieces!
The set uses only permanent prints. You won’t find any stickers here! The aircraft is 49 cm long and has a wingspan of 66 cm! Once built, it will become one of the largest exhibits in your building block collection. The two pilot figures included in the set feature very interesting prints. The set offers moving parts such as wheels, retractable landing gear, propellers, ailerons and lockable bomb bays. The kit comes with a plaque bearing the model name. Thanks to the intuitive instructions using clear symbols, assembly is straightforward. The aircraft is a must-have for all enthusiasts of history, aviation, the military and military technology. The large number of parts ensures many hours of exciting building. The set was manufactured entirely in Poland within the European Union.

The B-17 Flying Fortress is a legendary American heavy bomber that saw service during the Second World War. It was one of the most famous aircraft of that conflict.
It was designed as a long-range bomber capable of carrying large quantities 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-armoured, making it more resilient to enemy attacks. It was also renowned for its ability to continue flying despite sustaining significant damage.
This aircraft played a key role in the bombing campaigns over Europe and the Pacific. B-17s carried out numerous strategic bombing raids, targeting enemy industrial, military and infrastructure sites. 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 the Second World War and remains present in the memory and history of aviation.

1,232 high-quality pieces,
manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of experience,
meeting safety standards for children’s products,
fully compatible with building blocks from other brands,
printed blocks do not warp or fade during play or when exposed to temperature changes,
clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and symbols,
100% printed graphics, no stickers,
2 pilot figures,
type plate,

Model dimensions (L x W x H): 49 cm (19.3″) x 66 cm (26″) x 13 cm (5.1″)

Warning! Not suitable for children under three years. Choking hazard due to small parts that may be swallowed.