Summary
Model of a B-17G, commissioned by Museum Victoria from the modelmaker Mr R.D Ramsay in 1974. It carries no squadron identification markings but appears to be in a late-war factory scheme of silver with olive-drab anti-glare panel in front of the cockpit and inboard engine cowling panels. The standard six USAAF 'star & bar' national markings are also carried.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Modelmaker
Mr R. D. Ramsay, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1974
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Maker of Item Modelled
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
Cyclone (Aero Engines) , Boeing (Aeroplanes) , Wright (Aero Engines)
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model propeller aircraft - military
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
992 mm (Width), 710 mm (Depth), 200 mm (Height)
Measurements of model resting on its undercarriage. 'Width' is model wingspan, 'Depth' is model length from nose to tail, 'Height' is overall model height.
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Keywords
Bombers, Military Aircraft, Model Aeroplanes, Scale Models, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945
