The B-17 Flying Fortress That Defined Strategic Air Power

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B-17 Flying Fortress

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B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress became the backbone of the American strategic bombing campaign over Europe during World War II.

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Jason Michael

Jason Michael

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Jason Michael, an ATP-rated pilot who flies the C-17 for the U.S. Air Force, is the editor of Flighthistorytales. Articles on the site are researched, fact-checked, and reviewed before publication. Read our editorial standards or send a correction at the editorial policy page.

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