{"product_id":"55767-mmp-books-50876-swedish-fortresses-the-boeing-f-17-fortress-in-civil-and-militar","title":"MMP Books 50876 Swedish Fortresses The Boeing F-17 Fortress in civil and military service EN","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMMP Books 50876 Swedish Fortresses The Boeing F-17 Fortress in civil and military service EN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMMP Books 50876 Swedish Fortresses The Boeing F-17 Fortress in civil and military service EN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique publication from Stratus\/MMP Books, dedicated to aviation enthusiasts, plastic modelers, and WWII history researchers. This richly illustrated hardcover album, in English (A4 format, 128 pages, including as many as 64 in full color), is one of the most detailed studies on the American Boeing B-17 bombers that ended up in Sweden as a result of internment during World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe book focuses on the civilian versions of the legendary Boeing B-17 bomber, converted and operated in Sweden as the F-17—both in civil and military aviation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIt describes the fate of all B-17\/F-17 aircraft that made emergency landings in neutral Sweden between 1943 and 1945, presenting their service in Scandinavian airlines and postwar use—especially the famous \"Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby\" airframe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe book covers subsequent stages of the bombers’ operation: from USAAF missions, through internment, to service in ABA (Aero Transport Aktiebolag), use in France, and restoration by American aviation museums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA key supplement consists of large fold-out A2 inserts with plans in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as beautiful color profiles and paint schemes of all Swedish B-17\/F-17 variants. The largest sheet measures an impressive 60 cm—an excellent aid for modelers building 1\/72 scale or larger replicas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe publication is aimed at intermediate and advanced aviation modelers and collectors who want to faithfully recreate Swedish B-17 \/ F-17 variants, as well as WWII aviation historians and enthusiasts. The book includes unique archival photos, maps, and operational tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eModeling book with 1\/72 scale plans\u003c\/strong\u003e and color aircraft profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality coated paper, hardcover, A2 inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWe recommend this product to all modelers looking to expand their knowledge and collection of B-17 plans—period: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e and postwar era up to the 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDifficulty of use: \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e—the book is clear and understandable even for beginner aviation history and modeling enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    By choosing \u003cstrong\u003eMMP Books 50876 Swedish Fortresses\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will get a unique source of inspiration, extensive plans, and a wealth of technical details—a must-have for every advanced modeler and aviation history fan!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"MMP Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723225715022,"sku":"MMP50876","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/4a60af7a154c2d528c1f63d0e37b8bff.jpg?v=1755555055","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/55767-mmp-books-50876-swedish-fortresses-the-boeing-f-17-fortress-in-civil-and-militar","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}