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The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

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17K views · 301 reactions |  NEW: WWII vintage aircrafts — Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra — collided and crashed at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow. 6 people were killed in the crash. No spectators were injured. Officials say the rest of the air show has been suspended | John-Carlos Estrada CBS Austin | Facebook

2.3K reactions · 72 shares | 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 | Facebook