B-17 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

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• U. S. Army Air Force

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182pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

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Focusing on the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, this book highlights its significance as the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber used in World War II. Renowned for its toughness and versatility, the B-17 carried a crew of ten and could transport 8,000 pounds of bombs on long-range missions, significantly impacting Germany from 1942 to 1945. The narrative also features the iconic "Memphis Belle," celebrated as the first B-17 to complete 25 missions over Europe, underscoring the aircraft's legacy in the European Theatre.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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