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Facts and History of the B-17 'Flying Fortress' in 46 Amazing Images

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The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). 

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Astonishing 10 stills from camera-gun film taken during Dunkirk and Battle of Britain

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During World War II, gun cameras were commonly used on operational aircraft to record kills of enemy aircraft. Some of this footage survives to this day and is often the source for stock footage in World War II movies, TV shows...read more

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First In The Air - The Eagle Squadrons Of World War II by Kan, Kenneth C.

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During the perilous years of 1940-1941, a small band of Americans joined the Royal Air Force to help England resist Nazi Germany. They did so while the United States remained a neutral power and overcame significant obstacles to accomplish their objective. Over time, the RAF formed three fighter...read more

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