The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

Original film footage of a B-17 Flying Fortress squadron on one of their early missions over Europe from 1942. | War History Online

A B-17 Mission From START to FINISH (Restored Historical Footage) This is an introduction to the fully restored and colorized 1944 documentary "Target for Today," one of the most authentic films of the Second World War. This video explores the fascinating, lesser-known history of how this official War Department film was made, who was in it, and why it remains a priceless historical document. Link to the full feature restored movie below https://youtu.be/RPDIvlXYpXE #WWII #Documentary #RestoredF

B-17s vs. Germany: The 1943 Daylight Bombing Gamble (Restored Footage) FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9G6__2CHgJs Experience the B-17 daylight bombing campaign over Germany in this fully restored and colorized 1943 documentary. #B17FlyingFortress #WWIIDocumentary #AviationHistory #aviation #Bomber #WWII #colorizedhistory | Aviation And History

The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective

Boeing B-17D "The Swoose" This aircraft is the oldest surviving B-17 Flying Fortress and the only D model in existence. Originally named Ole Betsy, this B-17D participated in several bombing missions in the desperate weeks after Pearl Harbor. Later named The Swoose, it also served as a transport for the commander of Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific, Lt. Gen. George Brett. #avgeek #restoration | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force