One of the most highly regarded aircraft ever produced the Beechcraft Model 17 first entered operation in 1933 often as an aerial racer. When World War II broke out Model 17s were ordered for military use by multiple Allied nations and the U.S. milit ary put more than a hundred civilian aircraft into operation primarily as executive transports and couriers. Presented here with detailed craftsmanship and a classic yellow finish this model will be a prize item for any air enthusiast.About Toys and Models CorporationSince 1982 Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models you`ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah New Jersey