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Inside the B-17 crew layout in WWII

A clear, historical look at how the B-17 bomber’s crew was organized during WWII, highlighting each position’s role and how ...
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New clue may solve a lost WWII b 17 bomber mystery

The mystery of a lost World War II B-17 bomber is edging closer to resolution, as a fresh clue from the seafloor reshapes what investigators thought they knew about the aircraft’s final moments. After ...
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Slowly but surely, volunteers plan to make this WWII-era B-17 bomber fly again: 'This is not work; this is just fun'

SALEM, Ore. — In Salem, a group of volunteers are on a years-long mission to restore a B-17 bomber that long sat on top of a Milwaukie gas station. "Everybody knew where the bomber was," Terry Scott, ...
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This WW2 Bomber Spent Over 6 Decades On A Gas Station Roof - Now It Might Fly Again

The B-17 bomber, also known as the Flying Fortress, helped change the course of World War II. Manufactured by Boeing, over 12,000 were made for combat. It was dubbed a flying fortress due to its ...
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80 years ago, a WWII B-17 bomber crashed in the Baltic. Scientists are finally learning who was onboard.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of marine archaeologists is one step closer to identifying an ...