Inside The B-17 Flying Fortress

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Published 2024-07-03

The Flying Fortress. This name evokes images of courageous young men embarking on daylight missions deep within enemy lines, far from their homeland. The B-17, heavily armed with defensive weaponry and capable of carrying substantial bomb loads over long distances, quickly became an emblem of US air power in the early 1940s. Join us as we delve into the B-17F, uncovering its inner workings, operational procedures, and the strategies that established it as a formidable force both offensively and defensively. The B-17's renowned legacy and accomplishments have cemented its place as one of the most iconic and recognizable aircraft in aviation history.
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0:36 Airframe
1:28 Crew
2:31 Armor
3:14 Armament
4:10 Defensive Armament
5:14 Engines
6:13 Fuel System
7:08 Hydraulic And Electrical Systems
7:34 Navigation
8:09 Operating a B-17F Flying Fortress

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