SS10219 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS in Action (Soft cover)

Doyle. The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other
US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the iconic bomber
of that epic conflict. Delivers a visual overview of the
aircraft's development and use. During the 10 years in which it
was produced, a total of 12,731 of the B-17 heavy bombers rolled
off the assembly lines of Boeing. Douglas Aircraft, and
Lockheed's subsidiary Vega. First flown in 1935, the aircraft was
repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected in response to
combat experience. Also highlights the roles played by individual
aircraft and their crews, such as the 'Memphis Belle', which
completed 25 missions over enemy territory: 'Stage Door Canteen',
christened by Winston Churchill's daughter; and 'All American',
which demonstrated the incredible toughness of the Flying
Fortress by returning safely to base despite having its tail
nearly sheared off by a Messerschmitt. An unmatched, lavishly
illustrated account of one of the greatest warplanes of all time,
a must have!. Illustrated with 200 vintage photographs, plus
color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages.