BOEING B-17 FLYING FORTRESS OVAL SHAPED COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROOF VALUE 9.95

Description

BOEING B-17 FLYING FORTRESS OVAL SHAPED COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROOF VALUE 9.95
Unique oval shape - a massive 3.3" x 2.4"
Plated in .999 pure silver
Dominance in the Sky During World War II
Details
Limitation:
9,999 complete collection
Weight:
100 g
Material (details):
Copper, silver-plated
Issue year:
2016
Diameter:
85 mm x 62 mm (3.3" x 2.4")
Obverse:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Reverse:
Military Planes of Pearl Harbor
Finish:
Silver-plated
Material:
Copper
Quality:
Proof
Period:
after 2016
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Oval-shaped Commemorative Coin
After the attack on Pearl Harbor drew the U.S. into World War II, it became clear the U.S. needed a tough, reliable long-range bomber to fly missions over
Europe and the Pacific Islands. The Army'sBoeing B-17 became the workhorse of the war.
Nicknamed the Flying Fortress, this 4-engine heavy bomber could stay aloft for more than 8 hours, travelling incredible distances to unleash its devastating payload.
They were legendary for being able to defend themselves - even without their fighter escorts - and their ability to stay in the air after taking brutal poundings.
The B-17 dominated the air above Germany and in the Pacific and led the way to victory in World War II.
Developed by Boeing in the 1930 s, the B-17 Flying Fortress was a heavy bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Corps for strategic bombing campaigns against Germany during World War II.
Primarily deployed in Western Europe, the Flying Fortress also saw action in the Pacific Theater, carrying out raids on Japanese shipping and airfields.