Historical information

Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette.
Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.

Physical description

1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black.
1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2.
2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington".
1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"