A new generation of bombers
The history of the B-17 dates back to the early 1930s. Roosevelt’s quest to modernize the US military included the commissioning of a new generation of bombers that could carry substantial payloads and serve remote bases in Hawaii, Panama, and Alaska. As a result, the prototype B-17 was designed by Boeing in 1935 for a competition.
A new generation of bombers
In use since 1941
Over the years, the aircraft’s design has also evolved to reflect advances in technology. In the autumn of 1941 the first B-1/ models were put into service. And by the end of the war, a total of about 12,731 B-17 aircraft were in service, including 8,600 of the last B-17G model. Isn’t that just incredible. It is therefore not surprising that there was great interest in this find.
In use since 1941
