SuperScale Decals B-17E/F Flying Fortresses

The SuperScale Decals B-17E/F Flying Fortresses is an aftermarket decal sheet designed for 1:72 scale model kits of the Boeing B-17E and B-17F Flying Fortress, allowing modellers to apply historically accurate markings and liveries.

About the product

SuperScale is a well-known aftermarket decal producer, specialising in high-quality aircraft markings. This set focuses on early and mid-production variants of the B-17 Flying Fortress, one of the most important heavy bombers used by the United States during World War II.

The sheet is intended to replace or supplement kit decals, offering more variety and accuracy for specific aircraft.

About the aircraft

The Boeing B-17E/F Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber used extensively by the USAAF in WWII, particularly in the European theatre.

Key characteristics of the real aircraft:

• long-range strategic bombing capability

• heavy defensive armament (“Flying Fortress” nickname)

• operated in daylight bombing missions over Europe

• B-17F featured improved range and defensive layout over the B-17E

• iconic WWII Allied bomber aircraft

Key features

✔ Aftermarket decal sheet for 1:72 aircraft kits
✔ Markings for B-17E and B-17F variants
✔ Multiple historically accurate squadron options (varies by sheet)
✔ Designed to upgrade standard kit decals
✔ High-detail printing for nose art and insignia
✔ Suitable for WWII USAAF bomber builds

Typical use

This decal set is ideal for:

• upgrading B-17 model kits

• WWII USAAF bomber collections

• European theatre bomber dioramas

• nose art-focused aircraft builds

• display-quality aircraft modelling projects

Condition note

As described:

• pre-owned item

• sold as seen

• stated to be in good condition

• suitable for modelling use depending on storage quality and decal integrity

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• aircraft modellers experienced with decal application

• builders working on WWII bomber subjects

• hobbyists aiming for accurate historical markings

Ideal for

• WWII aviation enthusiasts

• B-17 Flying Fortress collectors

• USAAF bomber model builders

• 1:72 scale aircraft modellers

• decal upgrade users

Summary

The SuperScale B-17E/F Flying Fortresses decal sheet is an aftermarket marking set for WWII American heavy bombers, designed to enhance model kits with more accurate and varied squadron and nose art options for the iconic Flying Fortress aircraft.