The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective

Flying Fortress Office. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flight deck, the iconic cockpit that would be familiar to thousands of young pilots and crew in the 1940’s as part of the Mighty 8th AAF and the 15th Air Force. #b17flyingfortress #B17 #warbirds #warbirdlovers #history #ww2 #wwii #mastersoftheair | The Warbird Coffee Company

A B-17 Mission From START to FINISH (Restored Historical Footage) This is an introduction to the fully restored and colorized 1944 documentary "Target for Today," one of the most authentic films of the Second World War. This video explores the fascinating, lesser-known history of how this official War Department film was made, who was in it, and why it remains a priceless historical document. Link to the full feature restored movie below https://youtu.be/RPDIvlXYpXE #WWII #Documentary #RestoredF

Boeing B-17D "The Swoose" This aircraft is the oldest surviving B-17 Flying Fortress and the only D model in existence. Originally named Ole Betsy, this B-17D participated in several bombing missions in the desperate weeks after Pearl Harbor. Later named The Swoose, it also served as a transport for the commander of Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific, Lt. Gen. George Brett. #avgeek #restoration | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Boeing B-17D "The Swoose" This aircraft is the oldest surviving B-17 Flying Fortress and the only D model in existence. Originally named Ole Betsy, this B-17D participated in several bombing missions in the desperate weeks after Pearl Harbor. Later named The Swoose, it also served as a transport for the commander of Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific, Lt. Gen. George Brett. #avgeek #theswoose #b17 #restoration https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Ar