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711th Bomb Squadron, 447th Bomb Group ‘Uninvited’ B-17G Model, Mahogany, WWII, 1/69th Scale

$289.00

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711th Bomb Squadron, 447th Bomb Group B-17G Model

Fly with the 711th Bomb Squadron, 447th Bomb Group Squadron in this handcrafted B-17G model. Each piece is carved from wood and hand-painted to provide a piece you’ll love.

Length – 11 inches

Wingspan – 17 inches

Uninvited –
Delivered Denver 25/9/43; Harvard 13/10/43; ass 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 25/11/43; Scrapped: Kingman 8/11/45

The squadron was first activated during World War II as the 711th Bombardment Squadron. After training in the United States, it deployed to the European Theatre of Operations, where it engaged in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. 2d Lieutenant Robert E. Femoyer, of the 711th Bombardment Squadron, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a mission over Merseburg, Germany, on 2 November 1944. The group returned to the United States following the war and was inactivated.

Additional information

Weight 4 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 18 in

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