They escorted B-17 and B-4 bombers, and in the Pacific they escorted Superfortresses.
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.
Yes
744 B-52 's were built.
During World War II, a total of 12,731 B-17 bombers were built. The B-17, also known as the Flying Fortress, was produced in various models and played a crucial role in the U.S. Army Air Forces' strategic bombing campaign over Europe. Its durability and heavy armament made it one of the most iconic bombers of the war.
The B2 bombers were made in extreme secrecy at a converted Ford car manufacturing plant in Pico Rivera, California .
The main bombers used were the SB3C Helldiver, TBF/TBM Avenger, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, B-29 Superfortress, and the B-26 Marauder.
During World War II, the Savannah aircraft industry produced B-17 Flying Fortress bombers at the Savannah Army Air Base. Additionally, the city was involved in the production of B-24 Liberators at the nearby Douglas Aircraft Company plant. These bombers played significant roles in various military operations throughout the war.
according to wikipedia, 12,731
The p-51 was a world war II aircraft, designed to escort the B-17 bombers to its targets.
The operators thought that the blips were a scheduled flight of B-17 bombers .
The B-17 Bomber also called The Flying Fortress