B-17 Flying Fortress in Action Op by David Doyle
The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in WI and is arguably the iconic bomber of that epic conflict. During the 10 years in which it was produced, a total of 12,731 of the B-17 heavy bombers rolled off the assembly lines of Boeing, Douglas Aircraft, and Lockheed's subsidiary Vega. First flown in 1935, the aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles played by individual aircraft and their crews, including Memphis Belle, which completed 25 missions over enemy territory; Stage Door Canteen, christened by Winston Churchill's daughter; and All American, which demonstrated the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by a Messerschmitt.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780897476225 |
| ISBN 10 | 0897476220 |
| Title | B-17 Flying Fortress in Action Op |
| Author | David Doyle |
| Series | In Action |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Squadron/Signal Publications |
| Year published | 2015-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |