Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/B-17F-Flying-Fortress-Air-to-Air-2F3XC55QMG4.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarB-17F Flying Fortress Waist Gunner's PositionRestored B-17F Flying Fortress in FlightB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightRestored B-17F Flying Fortress on TarmacB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightB-17F Flying Fortress in Flight over CityscapeB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightB-17F Flying Fortress in FlightView AllView more with similar tones B-17F Flying Fortress Air to AirSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:As the storm of World War II shook the world, Boeing-designed B-17 bombers darkened European skies, dropping 640,036 bombs on designated targets. Described by General H. H. Hap Arnold, as the backbone of our worldwide aerial offensive, the B-17 Flying Fortress served in every World War II combat zone. Boeing, Douglas, and Lockheed Vega produced 12,731 B-17s at plants across the country, and the four-engine bombers became legendary for their ability to stay in the air after taking brutal poundings. BI216146 (k49)Maximum size:4530px × 3545px (~45 MB)15.1in × 11.8in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-air to air-airplanes-B-17F Flying Fortress-bombers-clouds-day-exteriors-flying-full body views-green-historic production status-left front views-military-military livery-monoplanes-photos-propeller planes-snow-sunshine-text-viewed from above-vintage / retro-white-wildernessRelated Photo/Videos:View All