Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Free low-poly 3D model

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The iconic B-17 Flying Fortress takes to the skies as a highly advanced four-engine heavy bomber designed specifically for the United States Army Air Corps back in the early 1930s. Originally created to rival Douglas and Martin's attempts at building a contract-winning bomber, Boeing ultimately seized the top spot with its standout design that surpassed the high expectations of the Air Corps' elite evaluators. Although the contract eluded them initially when their prototype experienced an unfortunate crash landing, Boeing still managed to score big points with the Corps by consistently demonstrating a mastery over flight performance and stability. Its grand unveiling in 1938 marked just the beginning for this exceptional aircraft's transformation into a highly reliable and long-range strategic bomber through its progressive upgrades over time, steadily honing it to become one of America's premier warbird workhorses, sought after globally as an exemplar of innovative military engineering, designed and perfected by visionary pioneers working within Boeing during those fateful years when they took on and overcame the challenges associated with meeting both their customer's demands for a more capable combatant.