The True Power Of The B-17 Bomber | Classic U.S. Combat: B-17 Flying Fortress | Spark

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The B-17 Flying Fortress, an iconic U.S. bomber during World War II, earned its name due to its robust defensive capabilities and substantial bomb-carrying capacity. With a production exceeding 12,000 aircraft, the B-17 played a pivotal role in the European theater, where it dropped an astounding 716,850 tons of bombs.

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3 thoughts on “The True Power Of The B-17 Bomber | Classic U.S. Combat: B-17 Flying Fortress | Spark”

  3. That recreasion of the radar tracking of the Japanese attack on Hawaii, was incorrect. The unit did not have an integrated telephone, as it was anew installation. The operator's had to run over a mile to use the telephone at gas station to report the contact. After that, they shut down the radar for the day, as it was a Sunday.

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