History Of World War II Combat America (2005)
With a wingspan of over 103 feet and weighing a mind-boggling 55,000 pounds at takeoff, the four engine B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the most popular warplanes ever built. The Flying Fortress first flew on July 28, 1935. Few B-17s were in service at the end of 1941, but by May 1945 an amazing 12,