Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - USA

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The B-17 was one of the most bombers in World War II. The majority were used by the US Eighth Air Force based in the UK, to bombard German targets in Europe during daylight hours a method which initially resulted in very heavy losses.

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - USA
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The B-17 was one of the most bombers in World War II. The majority were used by the US Eighth Air Force based in the UK, to bombard German targets in Europe during daylight hours a method which initially resulted in very heavy losses.
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© The Aviation History On-Line Museum. All rights reserved. April 8, 2012.