Vintage Wooden B-17 Aircraft Model 1940s Toy Warplane

Description

Vintage Wooden B-17 Aircraft Model 1940s Toy Warplane. An estate sale find, this toy aurplane is a wonderful example of mid to late 1940s child's toys. Representing what was arguably the most famous and readily identifiable US warplane of the Second World War, this was once a child's cherished play toy.
The airplane has been repaired and repainted, although some care has been taken to preserve the original hand drawn insignia and nose. This model would be a grand addition to any warbird aficionado's collection.
With a front wingspan of 20.5 inches, a length just shy of 15 inches and a "tire to tail tip" height of 5.75 inches, this is an impressive model of the B-17 and surely inspired its young owner's dreams of flight.
Condition is Very Good, Used. This Airplane toy was assembled and used, but was not too badly cared for. The fuselage, front and back wings, vertical stabilizer (tail), propellers, and upper and lower ball turrets  are original parts.  The right front and rear landing gear were missing and have been recently replaced, along with all 3 wheels (which are 2020 hobby store purchases). The rear wings were reattached as the original glue had dried and the wings had fallen off. The green and black painted parts of the toy have been repainted to hide the raw wood on the new parts.
The colors in the first photo are most accurate. The others were affected by uneven lighting in our photo shop - sorry about that.
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