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The B-17 was like most bombers and airplanes of WW2 in that is was made of Aluminum skin stretched over an Aluminum frame and stringers. Of course the engines had a lot steel and they also used other materials such as rubber.
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Foot pedals controlled hydraulic motors
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Name two wartime aircraft?
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Boeing B17
How did the ball turret work on the B17 Flying Fortress?
Foot pedals controlled hydraulic motors
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Foot pedals controlled hydraulic motors
What did the pilots name their B17's during world war 2?
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