Corgi RAF Coastal Command Boeing B-17 Fortress Scale 1/72 AA33303

The Corgi Aviation Archive Boeing B-17 Fortress IIA FL459 / J is a large and highly collectable 1/72 scale diecast model of an RAF-operated Flying Fortress. This release, product code AA33303, represents Boeing B-17 Fortress IIA FL459 / J of RAF No.220 Squadron, serving with RAF Coastal Command at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, in 1942. Retail and collector listings identify this model as Corgi AA33303 Boeing B-17 Mk IIA Flying Fortress, Royal Air Force FL459 / J, No.220 Squadron, RAF Coastal Command, Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, 1942.

The Boeing B-17 is usually associated with USAAF daylight bombing operations over Europe, but this model represents the type in RAF Coastal Command service. No.220 Squadron used heavy long-range aircraft for maritime patrol, convoy protection, and anti-submarine work, making FL459/J a more unusual and historically interesting Flying Fortress subject than a standard USAAF bomber release.

Corgi’s AA33303 release was produced in the Aviation Archive Collector Series as a limited edition of 1,900 pieces worldwide, according to collector retail records. Its large 1/72 scale gives the B-17 impressive display presence, with a wingspan of around 17.25 inches listed by Flying Mule.

This model is ideal for collectors of RAF Coastal Command aircraft, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress models, No. 220 Squadron subjects, Northern Ireland wartime aviation, and large 1/72-scale diecast military aircraft.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive Collector Series
• Aircraft Type: Boeing B-17 Fortress IIA / B-17 Mk IIA Flying Fortress
• Aircraft Serial / Code: FL459 / J
• Operator: Royal Air Force
• Command: RAF Coastal Command
• Squadron: RAF No.220 Squadron
• Base / Setting: RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland
• Period: 1942
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA33303
• Limited Edition: 1,900 pieces worldwide
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Collector Theme: RAF Coastal Command / B-17 Flying Fortress / No.220 Squadron / maritime patrol / Northern Ireland 1942

Collector Notes

This model represents a less common side of the B-17 story: RAF Coastal Command service rather than USAAF strategic bombing. That gives AA33303 a strong appeal to collectors who already have American B-17s and want a more unusual RAF-marked Fortress in their collection.

The FL459/J, No. 220 Squadron, and Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, 1942 details make it a useful display piece for themes of wartime maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and RAF Coastal Command. As a large 1/72 limited edition B-17, it also makes a strong centrepiece alongside Corgi Liberators, Sunderlands, Wellingtons, Beaufighters, Beauforts and other Coastal Command aircraft.