B-17 in Action

The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft in World War II and is arguably the iconic bomber of that epic conflict. This 80-page, perfect bound volume, packed with 200 period photographs, delivers a visual overview of the development and use of the legendary four-engine warplane. 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 experience gained in the European conflict. While the gross weight of the developmental Y1B-17 was 34,873 lbs, the final model of the aircraft, the B-17G, had a gross weight nearly double that, of 65,500 lbs – a testimony to the innovations incorporated in the Fortress. author David BoyleThe B-17 Flying Fortress in Action is a must have!  Perfect binding. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.  Author David Doyle