A08018A Boeing B-17G / Fortress Mk.III Model KitThe Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B 17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later