Clave Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress entered service in 1938 with the USAAC, it was a four-engined heavy bomber which evolved rapidly during WW2. The early versions of the Fortress were not very successful, but rapid development of the 'E' 'F' and 'G' models made a huge difference to the survivability and and effectiveness of the aircraft and it became renowned for it's ability to take heavy battle damage. The Fortress was armed with up 13 x 12.7mm machine guns (B-17G) and carried a 8,000 lb bomb load as standard for short range missions. B-17G (Fortress III) of 214 Squadron RAF 1944. This is a RCM (Radio Countermeasures) aircraft. B-17G of the 4th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 324th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 336th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 340th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 358th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 364th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 414th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 418th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1943. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clave Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 B-17G of the 509th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 533rd Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 535th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1944. B-17G of the 601st Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 615th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 835th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. B-17G of the 837th Bomb Squadron USAAF 1945. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Clave AMAZING profiles...Love the colors in ALL of them..FABULOUS work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Ooops double post. Edited April 13, 2011 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) OOps triple post. Edited April 13, 2011 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 BUMP... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhthaloType Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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