Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
April 20, 1988
45 min
Great Planes - Episode 3: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). It was primarily employed by the USAAF in the daylight strategic bombing campaign of World War II against German industrial, military and civilian targets.
Episode Information
TV Show
Wings
Season
Great Planes
Episode Number
3
Air Date
April 20, 1988
Runtime
45 minutes