List of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress variants - Wikipedia
WEBBoeing B-17G Flying Fortress. The following is an extensive catalogue of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a heavy bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces and other Allied air forces during World War II.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - Wikipedia
WEBThe Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is an American four-engined heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). A fast and high-flying bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater of Operations and dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II.
SB-17, Specialist B-17s Designed to Drop Rescue Boats
WEBOct 5, 2023 · The SB-17, also known as the B-17H, was developed as a variant of the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress and was primarily designed for air-sea rescue missions, gaining the nickname “Dumbo” due to its rescue role.
The SB-17G | The 746 Project
WEBThe Boeing B-17 was designed as a bomber in 1935, and served very effectively as such through the end of World War II in 1945.
B-17 Flying Fortress units of the United States Army Air Forces
WEBB-17 Flying Fortress units of the United States Army Air Forces. The Collings Foundation B-17G N93012 restored to represent B-17G Nine-O-Nine of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, one of two longest-serving B-17's of the 91st BG; the original "Nine-O-Nine" was scrapped after World War II in Kingman, Arizona. One of the last QB-17 Drones at Holloman AFB ...
U.S. Army Air Force Resource Center - Warbirds Resource Group
WEBSB-17G: Rescue version, later redesignated B-17H. Featured A-1 lifeboat under fuselage. After World War II, armament on the B-17Hs was removed; it was reinstated when the Korean War began. A U.S. Air Force Air Rescue Service Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress of the 5th Rescue Squadron.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - National Museum of the USAF
WEBThe Flying Fortress is one of the most famous airplanes ever built. The B-17 prototype first flew on July 28, 1935. Although few B-17s were in service on Dec. 7, 1941, production quickly accelerated after the U.S. entry into World War II.
Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress aviation photos on JetPhotos
WEBAircraft: Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress; Serial #: 8492; Photo date: 2004-01-05; Uploaded: 2004-01-08
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBThe SB-17G, initially designated B-17H, was modified for use as a rescue aircraft. The RB-17G, initially designated F-9C, was a reconnaissance variant.
Category : Boeing SB-17G - Wikimedia
WEBMedia in category "Boeing SB-17G". The following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. 51st Rescue Squadron SB-17s Narsarsuaq Air Base Greenland.jpg 1,623 × 854; 299 KB.
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