Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/B-17G-Flying-Fortress-Cheek-Guns-2F3XC5FOAPL.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarB-17G Flying Fortress with New Cheek GunsB-17G Flying Fortress Cheek GunsUnderside of B-17G Flying FortressB-17G Flying Fortress Nacelles with Anti-Glare PaintB-17G Flying Fortress Propellers Powered by 1200-hp Engines B-17G Flying Fortress with Chin and Wing Guns Ready B-17G Flying Fortress Cockpit Instrument PanelB-17G Flying Fortress Cockpit Instrument PanelB-17G Flying Fortress Flight DeckView AllView more with similar tones B-17G Flying Fortress Cheek GunsSelect 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.BI211468 (48388b)Maximum size:5100px × 3500px (~51 MB)17.0in × 11.6in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-airplanes-ammunition/weapons systems-B-17 Flying Fortress (Model 299)-B-17G Flying Fortress-bombers-close-ups-day-exteriors-gray skies-ground shots-head on views-historic production status-left front views-military-monoplanes-nose sections-photos-propeller planes-structural systems-tarmac-text-unpainted-wet-windowsRelated Photo/Videos:View All