{"id":1058088321067,"title":"70th Anniversary Memphis Belle Cold-Cast Bronze Sculpture","handle":"70th-anniversary-memphis-belle-cold-cast-bronze-sculpture","description":"Looking for a remarkable, unequaled tribute to a beloved aviation icon? You'll be hard-pressed to do better than (or even as well as) this immaculate bronze sculpture that celebrates the storied Memphis Belle. The renowned B-17F Flying Fortress, which inspired a pair of motion pictures, became famous as one of the first B-17s to complete 25 WWII missions with its crew intact. In honor of the plane's 70th anniversary, The Bradford Exchange has released a limited production run of 7,000 hand-crafted bronze replicas that commemorate the famed heavy bomber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its superb, built-to-last quality, the miniature boasts a phenomenal level of true-to-life detail. Everything from its USAAC markings to its pin-up girl nose art (courtesy of George Petty) to the three-blade props adorning its quartet of Wright R-1820-97 Cyclones is right on the money. Purchase also includes a fact-filled, visually pleasing Collector's Card and an elegant custom base with a golden name plaque. Measures 12\" W x 8¾\" L x 6¼\" H (30.5cm W x 22.2cm L x 15.9cm H) and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. A magnificent homage to a WWII hero that generations of your family will be able to enjoy.","published_at":"2018-02-28T16:53:03-05:00","created_at":"2018-02-28T16:53:03-05:00","vendor":"Bradford Exchange","type":"","tags":["Artwork \u0026 Prints"],"price":12500,"price_min":12500,"price_max":12500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":10886983614507,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"33169","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"70th Anniversary Memphis Belle Cold-Cast Bronze Sculpture","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":12500,"weight":2998,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"701154600015"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/1296\/products\/70th-anniversary-memphis-belle-cold-cast-bronze-sculpture-1.jpg?v=1537124332"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/1296\/products\/70th-anniversary-memphis-belle-cold-cast-bronze-sculpture-1.jpg?v=1537124332","options":["Title"],"content":"Looking for a remarkable, unequaled tribute to a beloved aviation icon? You'll be hard-pressed to do better than (or even as well as) this immaculate bronze sculpture that celebrates the storied Memphis Belle. The renowned B-17F Flying Fortress, which inspired a pair of motion pictures, became famous as one of the first B-17s to complete 25 WWII missions with its crew intact. In honor of the plane's 70th anniversary, The Bradford Exchange has released a limited production run of 7,000 hand-crafted bronze replicas that commemorate the famed heavy bomber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its superb, built-to-last quality, the miniature boasts a phenomenal level of true-to-life detail. Everything from its USAAC markings to its pin-up girl nose art (courtesy of George Petty) to the three-blade props adorning its quartet of Wright R-1820-97 Cyclones is right on the money. Purchase also includes a fact-filled, visually pleasing Collector's Card and an elegant custom base with a golden name plaque. Measures 12\" W x 8¾\" L x 6¼\" H (30.5cm W x 22.2cm L x 15.9cm H) and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. A magnificent homage to a WWII hero that generations of your family will be able to enjoy."}