RARE! Original WWII B-17 Flying Fortress WW2 Pilot Aircraft Display U.S. Air Force Aviation Unique Military History Gift Display Case (COA)
RARE! Original WWII B-17 Flying Fortress WW2 Pilot Aircraft Display U.S. Air Force Aviation Unique Military History Gift Display Case (COA)
Comes with a hand-signed C.O.A. and a full historical research write-up
Display Size: 8 inches tall x 6 inches wide
From: World War II - 8th AF
Type: ETO Mission Flown B-17 Flying Fortress Pilot's Aircraft B-17 Flight Control Panel
Dated: 1942-1945
Limited Edition of 50
This display series is a limited edition of 50 pieces, making each "Piece of History" WWII B-17 aircraft display unique. Please note that the WWII B-17 aircraft control panel you receive may vary slightly from the one shown, as each fragment is one-of-a-kind!
Due to the overwhelming demand for our authentic "Piece of History" display collections, we are thrilled to introduce one of our very first “Piece of History” 8th Air Force B-17 aircraft display collections! This remarkable WWII display features a fragment of metal from a WWII mission-flown B-17, meticulously encased in a glass display case with plush padding and a tightly sealed finish.
This display case is our LARGE size, measuring a perfect 8 inches tall x 6 inches wide.
This incredibly rare and very historic piece of WWII history is an original WWII U.S. Air Force ETO 1942-1945 mission flown 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fotress pilot's flight control panel.
The 8th Air Force, known as the "Mighty Eighth," played a pivotal role in World War II, primarily flying the B-17 Flying Fortress on strategic aerial missions over the ETO. The B-17, a long-range aircraft renowned for its durability and defensive ability, became a symbol of American air power.
Pilots and crews of the 8th Air Force faced harrowing conditions, including intense action, freezing temperatures, and long, perilous missions deep into ETO territory. Despite these challenges, they demonstrated extraordinary courage and determination, contributing significantly to the Allied victory.
Their efforts on the B-17 forged a legacy of bravery and sacrifice that endures to this day.
This would make an extraordinary addition to any WWII or B-17 collection.