Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/B-17E-Flying-Fortress-in-Flight-2F3XC5H6C_6.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarTwo B-17E Flying Fortresses in FlightTwo B-17E Flying Fortresses in the CloudsB-17E Flying Fortress Flies by Mt. RainierB-17E Flying Fortress Near Mt. RainierB-17E Flying Fortress Frame AssemblyB-17E Fuselage Frame AssemblyB-17E Flying Fortress Parked in Front of Boeing at NightB-17E Flying Fortress Fact SheetB-17E Flying Fortress Fuselage in Hoist SlingsView AllView more with similar tones B-17E Flying Fortress in FlightSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Arguably the most popular plane of all time and the icon of American airpower during World War II, the Flying Fortress and the courageous men who flew her were the backbone of the Allied air campaign to destroy the German air force and the war-making ability of Nazi Germany. This paved the way for the Allied invasion at Normandy. The B-17 became legendary, and garnered the everlasting affection of its crews, for being able to absorb crippling damage and still fly home. The B-17 made Boeing a household name and gave the company a reputation for building capable, rugged, quality airplanes.BI229813 (p1201)Maximum size:3861px × 3021px (~33 MB)12.8in × 10.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-air to air-airplanes-B-17 Flying Fortress (Model 299)-B-17E Flying Fortress-beauty-bombers-day-exteriors-flying-full body views-historic production status-left side views-military-military livery-monoplanes-mountains-photos-propeller planes-scenic views-snow-sunshine-text-vintage / retro-wildernessRelated Photo/Videos:View All