Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

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A legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in classic WWII USAAF markings, highlighting its powerful four-engine design and historic nose art.

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Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortress B17

World War II USAAF olive drab camouflage with nose art “sally b” and squadron codes

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Great subject and classic angle, but the focus is soft and detail on the nose art is blurred.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic World War II heavy bomber, famed for durability and strategic bombing role in Europe and Pacific

Fleet Rarity

Very rare as flying warbirds today—less than 10 airworthy worldwide

Record Flights

Used in numerous significant missions including daylight raids on Nazi Germany

Safety & Events

Many B-17s were lost in battle; some performed miraculous returns despite massive damage

Future Outlook

Surviving airframes usually preserved, flown at airshows or in museums

Specifications

Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial engine

Engine

31.62 m

Wingspan

22.66 m

Length

3,219 km

Range

293 km/h

Speed

10 crew/4,500 kg bombs

Capacity

24,495 kg

MTOW

5.82 m

Height

Each engine ~895 kW (1,200 hp)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise regulations)

Noise