Aircraft Profile

"CHOW HOUND" B-17G-15-B0

Designed and built by Lionel Weeks

Serial No. 42-31367 flew out of Bassingbourn, England assigned to the 322nd Squadron of the 91st Bomb group. Lieutenant Jerry Newquist and crew flew 30 missions completing their tour of duty. Lt. Jack Tompson and crew took over Chow Hound and on August 8th, 1944 the aircraft was shot down over France. Four out of Thompson's nine man crew were killed.

Specifications: 1/10 Scale 10ft 6in Span 4 x OS 51  4 Stroke Engines 30 lbs Weight 35 ozs/ft Wing Loading 20lbs Thrust
	The 10ft 6in wing span demonstrated here !		How about this true work of art !
	Realistic paint job.		The detailed tail section.
	A peep inside.		Lionel getting the B17 ready.
	Lionel and ground crew. Note the personalised shirts.