A B-17 Mission From START to FINISH (Restored Historical Footage) This is an introduction to the fully restored and colorized 1944 documentary "Target for Today," one of the most authentic films of the Second World War. This video explores the fascinating, lesser-known history of how this official War Department film was made, who was in it, and why it remains a priceless historical document. Link to the full feature restored movie below https://youtu.be/RPDIvlXYpXE #WWII #Documentary #RestoredF

How to fly the B-17 including the starting procedure and checks from 1943. | War History Online

Boeing B-17 “The legendary Flying Fortress ✈️ — a symbol of resilience, strength, and history in the skies. #B17” Hashtags: #B17 #FlyingFortress #AviationHistory #Warbird #WWII #AviationLovers #PlaneSpotting #AviationPhotography #HistoricAviation #VintageAircraft #AviationDaily #AvGeek #WingsOfHistory #Bomber | The Flying Duck77

Experience the awe-inspiring presence of this giant scale RC B-17 as it rumbles through the air, it almost sounds like the real deal taking flight. Video is at 50% speed which really gives the beautiful model the right presence and sound. Check out the full vid➡️ https://youtu.be/lzvZEkAKg9M# rcplanes #scalemodel #aviation #B17flyingfortress #rcplane #flyby #aviationlovers | The RC Geek

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