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The Item is A Franklin Mint
Precision Models Memphis
Belle Signature Edition
Memphis Belle Signature
Edition
* A detailed die-cast
re-creation of the B-17F(tm)
Flying Fortress bomber that
ruled the skies in World War
II.
* Hand-signed by the pilot
himself, Robert Morgan,
USAFR (Ret.).
* Strictly Limited Edition
of just 1945 issues
worldwide.
* Hand-built from more than
100 separate parts in 1:96
scale.
* Working wheels,
propellers, turrets and
more.
* Complete with
custom-designed base which
bears your model's issue
number.
* Own a masterpiece of
model-making that brings
history to life!
Memphis Belle made WWII
history by becoming the
first plane in the Eighth
Air Force to complete 25
missions and return to the
U.S. Today, this enduring
symbol of freedom is on
display in Memphis, TN --
and the brave pilot who flew
her still lives in
Asheville, NC. Now, only
1945 collectors in all the
world will be able to own
this definitive die-cast
model issued in honor of
Memphis Belle and Colonel
Robert Morgan.
Hand-assembled from over 100
parts, with features that
include retractable landing
gear, turrets that swivel
360°, working bomb bay
doors, and rotating wheels
and propellers. Hand-painted
in authentic camouflage, the
model is emblazoned with
military markings and, of
course, the most famous
Belle of Memphis is
stenciled on the side of the
plane. Tís even a message to
the Führer on one of the
bombs. Own it with pride!
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Memphis
Belle Signature Edition
Actual wing span is
approximately 13" (33 cm).
Overall length is
approximately 10" (25.4 cm).
Height, including base, is
approximately 6" (15.2 cm).
Scale 1:96.
A. Removable canopy permits
a close-up look at the fully
instrumented cockpit.
B. Among the many working
features, the landing gear
is fully retractable.
C. Bomb bay doors open,
revealing a message to the
F¸hrer scrawled on one of
the bombs.
D. Each of 1945 models in
this Worldwide Limited
Edition will be numbered on
a plate under the wing.
In very good condition near
to mint - no outer box
These sell for over
£200.00/250.00
Superb detailing throughout.
only one
in stock
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