The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ boasts a remarkable legacy, as both a strategic weapon and an enduring symbol of American air power during the Second World War. Designed as a large, multi-engine bomber with substantial defensive armament, the B-17 was introduced in 1938. First used in combat with the RAF in 1941, carrying out bombing raids in France, its poor performance suggested that improved defences and greater bombing accuracy were needed. Later variants like the B-17G were more effective

B-17 restoration work in progress at the Smithsonian’s Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center #warbirds #ww2 #b17 #flyingfortress #ww2history | Daniel J Wheatcroft

We hope you love restoration timelapse videos! Check out footage from July 2023-June 2024 of Boeing B-17D "The Swoose". This is both a restoration and conservation project. Some airframe areas need repair and restoration for structural integrity and exhibit-worthiness, while others will be conserved as-is to maintain originality. The overall aim is to present the artifact in the context in which it was received, i.e., to preserve it in the configuration of its final mission. #avgeek #restoration

As arguably the two most famous bombers of World War II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Avro Lancaster each played integral roles in the strategic bombing campaign in Europe. Here's a look at the two of them, side by side. #aircraft #aviation #warbird #B17 #Lancaster #avgeek | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation