Castles In The Air - The Story Of The B-17 Flyi... -

: Early in the war, B-17s were used in the Battle of Midway and against Japanese shipping, though they were eventually replaced by the longer-range B-24 Liberator and B-29 Superfortress in that theater.

: By the time the definitive B-17G model appeared, it boasted 13 .50-caliber machine guns, including a "chin turret" to counter head-on attacks. Beyond the Bombing Run Castles in the Air - the Story of the B-17 Flyi...

What earned the B-17 its place in legend was its uncanny ability to absorb punishment. Stories and photos from the era show bombers returning to base with shredded tails, destroyed engines, and massive holes in their wings. : Early in the war, B-17s were used