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

434K views · 10K reactions | Are you a fan of the legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress? You are in luck! EAA's "Flying the B-17: The Triumph of the Flying Fortress" DVD is now available in a digital format. You can purchase the 22-minute video here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/flytheb17 | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation | Facebook

Peter Pfeffer completes two flights of his giant B-17 during technical acceptance for the ICARE Airmeet 2015 in France Scale: 1/5.6 Wingspan: 5.7m (19 feet) Length: 4.15m (14 feet) Hight: 1.06m (41.7") Weight: 85 Kg (187 pounds) Engine: four KOLM EZ65 single cylinder 4 stroke RC control: Weatronic Rear Gear: Wabo Main Gear: Eigenbau - homemade Sketch: cdscaledesigns (paperwork ca. 60m ca. 15kg) Pictures of how to built: https://www.flickr.com/photos/80143796@N07/sets/72157633358260800/show/ | R

🇺🇸 | Un Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress y un Bell P-63 Kingcobra chocaron y se estrellaron alrededor de la 13:20 hora local de Dallas, según la FAA. No está claro cuántas personas iban a bordo del bombardero y del avión de combate, reporta abc News. | 90.1 Fm Ideal

2.3K reactions · 72 shares | As arguably the two most famous bombers of World War II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Avro Lancaster each played integral roles in the strategic bombing campaign in Europe. Here's a look at the two of them, side by side. #aircraft #aviation #warbird #B17 #Lancaster #avgeek | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation | Facebook