The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
It was the Flying Fortress, dubbed so by a Seattle journalist and later adopted as the official name.
During World War II, approximately 4,750 B-17 crew members died in combat. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was heavily utilized in the European theater, where it faced significant enemy fire and flak during bombing missions. Despite its durability and defensive armament, many crews suffered heavy casualties due to the dangers of aerial combat. Overall, the B-17's role was crucial in the Allied strategic bombing campaign, but it came at a high cost in terms of crew lives.
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During World War II, approximately 26,000 crew members of B-17 bombers, also known as Flying Fortresses, died in combat operations. The B-17 was a key aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces in the European theater, and it faced significant losses due to anti-aircraft fire, enemy fighters, and other combat-related incidents. Despite the high casualty rate, the B-17 played a vital role in the strategic bombing campaigns against Germany.
All throughout WWII.
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perhaps you mean the 'flying fortress' a B17 bomber
Boeing B17
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
The Boeing B-17 was a US Army Air Corps four-engine bomber with heavy defensive machine-gun armament and a crew of 10. Hundreds of them were used to bom German-occupied lands at that time.
It was the Flying Fortress, dubbed so by a Seattle journalist and later adopted as the official name.
Yes they do Many types of berries contain vitamin B17, such as strawberries, blueberries, huckleberries and cranberries. HealthCentreForce states that a serving of blackberries, gooseberries, boysenberries, raspberries or elderberries can provide 500mg of vitamin B17.
The B52 Stratofortess. During the Vietnam War, one B52 could carry up to 108 750lb HE bombs. That was equal to about 10 World War 2 B17 bombers.
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On a B17 bomber the spent shell casings (brass) fell on the floor. Everything was scarce and rationed during WWII so I assume the brass was reused.
During World War II, approximately 26,000 crew members of B-17 bombers, also known as Flying Fortresses, died in combat operations. The B-17 was a key aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces in the European theater, and it faced significant losses due to anti-aircraft fire, enemy fighters, and other combat-related incidents. Despite the high casualty rate, the B-17 played a vital role in the strategic bombing campaigns against Germany.