Boeing's Fortresses Part 1 - The B-17 Flying Fortress

The Damcasters - The Aviation History Podcast

Join us for Part 1 of our series on Boeing's Fortresses, the incredible B-17 Flying Fortress!

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00:00 Introduction

06:09 The Flightcraft Series Explained

10:12 The Road to the B-17

16:07 The B-17 in RAF Service

20:25 USAAF Arrives in England

28:40 B-17 in Combat

30:48 The B-17's Adaptability

43:45 B-17 Variants

50:13 The B-17's Legacy

59:44 Conclusion and B-29 Teaser

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