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Where in England were B-17s worked on during World War 2?
The US 8th Air Force operated the B-17s from England. VIII Bomber Command had three "divisions"; the 1st and 3rd operated B-17s, and the 2nd operated B-24s. Each division had a number of Bombardment Groups (Heavy) assigned to it. The 1st Bomb Division had 13 Groups operating B-17s; the 2nd Division had 16 Groups operating B-24s; and the 3rd Division had 13 Groups operating B-17s. Thus, ultimately, there were over 40 Heavy Bombardment Groups operating from southeast England. Each Group had its own airfield. Each group had four squadrons, and each had its own ground echelon - of mechanics, armorers, sheet metal repairmen and so on, and at each airfield these ground crews labored mightily, sometimes days on end with little rest, to repair damaged bombers for the next raid. Each airfield (housing a group) had its own hangers and repair facilities. In addition the 8th AF operated a vast repair and supply depot at Burtonwood, on the west coast of England. By the end of the war 18,000 men were stationed at Burtonwood, which was the largest airfield in Europe, doing repairs and modifications for the 8th, 9th and 15th US Air Forces. New crews flew their B-17s across the Atlantic, via Bangor Maine, Gander Newfoundland, "Bluie 8" on Greenland and Prestwick Scotland, then to Burtonwood where the latest modifications inspired by operations in the theater of war would me made, such as armor plate, additional guns, etc. Then the new crew would be assigned to an old, tired "war weary" aircraft to begin their missions, and their shiny new airplane taken away and given to an experienced crew. See related links below for a Wikipedia article which lists the various Bombardment Groups (Heavy) of the WWII 8th AF along with the airfield from which they operated, and for a link to an article on Burtonwood.
What plane started the blitz in World War 2?
if you mean which plane was the first to drop its bombs i am not sure, but if you mean which planes were used in the blitz the Germans used Junkers Ju 88s, Dornier Do 17s, Messerschmitt Me 110s, Me 109, and the British used spitfires hurricanes. I think that's all. Edit: Actually some of those weren't used till after the Blitz. The primary aircraft used in the 1940 Battle of Britain were Ju-88, He-111, Do-17, Ju-87 (briefly), Me-110 and Me-109.
How long was world war two suppose to last?
I assume this question refers to the Second World War. Well, of course, when the war started I don't think it was necessarily expected to become a world war. Certainly, Nazi Germany aimed to be in control of events and expected the invasion of Poland to be just one of a series of small wars against its immediate neighbours. However, Britain and France declared war on Germany which ensured the war would not be short or as local as Hitler had planned or hoped for. All wars are intended to be as short as possible while still achieving the war aims of the combatants.
What does 327th AAF Sq M Drew Field mean?
The 327th Squadron, along with the 325th, 326th & the 407th made up the 92nd Bombardment Group. The 92nd flew B-17s as a part of the Eighth Air Force, based in England. Drew Field was located near Tampa, Florida. The 327th was never based there before going to England in July & August 1942. Most likely the mechanic trained at Drew Field before being sent overseas to join the 327th. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
How many b 17 are still flying?
Most specifically -- answer of 14:"Today, fewer than 100 B-17 airframes exist and fewer still are in airworthy condition. At one time, more than 1,000 B-17s could be assembled for mass combat missions, less than 15 of Boeing's famous bombers can still take to the air."BTW - The EAA AirVenture Musuem's WWII B-17 Flying Fortress does a tour of the USA every year, giving morning rides and ground tours (usually in the afternoon). While it's not cheap, it's a truly unique experience and one which will last a lifetime. More info on the home page: B-17 near Boston August 20-22, 2010 - at the Lawrence Municipal Airport -- Come out for a ground tour. If booking a flight, book before Aug 19 for a $26 discount.
How many 17s are there in 340?
20
How many 17s go into 124?
7, remainder 5
How many B-17s are still flying?
at least 15 B-17s are still flying flying and some being restored to static display and flight status.
How many 17s fit into 200?
200 ÷ 17 = 11 with remainder 13.
What are 17s in basketball?
Most likely you are referring to the sneaker air Jordan 17. Many times people just call them by the number, ie 17s. Do a search for air Jordan 17, and you should find your answer.
Has a propellor driven aircraft ever shot down a jet fighter?
The first jet ever shot down was on 5 October 1944 by 5 (4 Canadians & 1 American) members of 401 Sq. RCAF. Their names are: Tex Davenport, Rod Smith, Snooks Everard, George Sinclair & John MacKay (more can be found on these 5 @ acesofww2.com). Their victim was H. C. Butman of 3/KG51 flying Me262 MNR 170093. Many more German Jets were shot down by Allied propellor driven fighters after that... as well as by gunners on board propeller driven bombers too, come to think of it. Yes. In 1965 and 1966 Navy A-1 Skyraiders shot down North Vietnamese MiG-17s.
How many 17s are in 71?
71 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 3
How many 17s fit into 114?
6 with a remainder of 12, or just under 6.71 times.
What is 15-17s as a decimal?
32
How many B-17s are left?
It is told that there are about fourteen B-17s left that are in flying condition. This was told by the Collings Foundations also known as 909. You can also go on a tour you will be able to crawl around inside the crew part of the B-17.
How many miles from Myrtle Beach SC to Charlestown SC?
There is not a "Charlestown" but a "Charleston" in SC. If you go down US-17S, it is 98.8 miles. If you go S Carolina 41 S and US-17 S, it is 111 miles.
What is the answer for card 129 in The 39 Clues?
17s 25e
