This model was built to represent the 97th Bomb Group B-17E, (lead aircraft piloted by Major Paul Tibbets and carrying Brigadier General Ira Eaker as an observer), on the first USAAF heavy bomber raid over Europe, against the railroad marshalling yards at Rouen-Sotteville in France on 17 August 1942.
This model was purchased built. I added a few of the touches I like.