B-17 Flying Fortress; Author: Johnsen, Frederick A.; Introduction: Boyne, Walter J.; Hardback; Book

Author: Johnsen, Frederick A.; Introduction: Boyne, Walter J.
Hardback; Book; 150 B&w Illustrations, 8 Page Colour Photographs
144 pages
Published: May 2000
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN: 0071344454
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Rare vignettes and little-known facts punctuate this fond look back at the symbol of American victory in World War II Europe. Features 150 black and white photos, including some that have never been seen before--until now. Gorgeous 8-page color photo insert complements eye-opening details about the people, the missions, the production, and the development of the B-17.The symbol of second World War Air Power. The B-17 pioneered the concepts of strategic bombardment. This work gives technical detail along with little-known facts and stories, as well as accounts of missions, production, avionics, development and the people behind the development of the B-17.