B-17 Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual

by Periscope Film Com and Periscope Film LLC

The Boeing B-17 was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber. Used throughout World War II for strategic bombing, the plane earned a reputation for its toughness and versatility. Carrying a crew of ten, and 8,000 pounds of bombs on long range missions, the '17 wreaked havoc on Germany during the critical years 1942-45. The "Memphis Belle", the first B-17 to fly 25 missions over Europe, is perhaps the most famous plane to emerge from the European...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1411687256
• ISBN13: 9781411687257
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"