Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Light-Trails-From-B-17-Flying-Fortress-Gun-Tests-2F3XC5FOUAS.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarB-17G Flying Fortress with New Cheek GunsB-17G Flying Fortress Cheek GunsB-17G Flying Fortress Waist Gunner's Station with 600 Round Ammo BoxB-17G Flying Fortress Cheek GunsB-17G Flying Fortress Gun Sight and Chin Turret Controller in Operating PositionB-17G Flying Fortress with Chin and Wing Guns Ready B-17G Flying Fortress Cheek Gun InstrumentsB-17 Flying Fortress Night Firing of Guns, Light Trails of Ricocheting BulletsB-17E Flying Fortress Bombardier's PositionView AllView more with similar tones Light Trails From B-17 Flying Fortress Gun TestsSelect 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.BI211476 (h376)Maximum size:3600px × 2788px (~28 MB)12.0in × 9.2in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1930s-airplanes-ammunition/weapons systems-bombers-close-ups-dark-exteriors-fire-firing-ground shots-historic production status-light trails-military-monoplanes-night-photos-power-propeller planes-smoke-tarmac-testingRelated Photo/Videos:View All