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

B-17s vs. Germany: The 1943 Daylight Bombing Gamble (Restored Footage) FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9G6__2CHgJs Experience the B-17 daylight bombing campaign over Germany in this fully restored and colorized 1943 documentary. #B17FlyingFortress #WWIIDocumentary #AviationHistory #aviation #Bomber #WWII #colorizedhistory | Marcus J Engel

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