B-17 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

by U.S. Army Air Force and U.S. Army Air Forces

Book Overview

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: 1935327801
• ISBN13: 9781935327806
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Periscope Film LLC
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"