Flying Fortress
Heavy American bomber
Flying Fortress is the nickname for the Boeing B-17, a heavy bomber used extensively by the United States during World War II.
The name references its defensive armament—multiple gun turrets covering nearly every angle of approach.
The B-17 became iconic for strategic bombing campaigns over Europe: My grandfather flew thirty missions in a Flying Fortress.
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Military aircraft for combat
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Compact, low-weight airplane
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