Our B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey model aircraft is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey. The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey model aircraft’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This authentic B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey model aircraft will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey History: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress or the so called "Sentimental Journey” is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed for the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC). The B-17 aircraft was manufactured by Boeing. It has eliminated its competitors and has met the Air Corps' expectations to compete against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 airplanes. The Air Corps was impressed with the B-17s' even though Boeing had lost the contract due to the prototype's crash. This became the reason for the U.S. Army Air Corps to order 13 B-17s. The B-17 Flying Fortress was chosen as the first truly mass-produced large aircraft that participated in full-scale production. The aircraft has then evolved into various design upgrades which started from B-17A to G. On March 13, 1945, the B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" was accepted by the U.S. Army Air Corps. The aircraft was produced too late to provide service for the European war. Therefore, it was assigned to the Pacific theater until the end of the war. The aircraft was removed from safety in Japan and was assigned to be a photo-mapping airplane in Clark Field, Manila. The aircraft has flown to all areas of the Pacific for almost three years during the development of the RB-17G.