August 30, 2023 Sabaton Metal Machine #symphonicmetal #B-17 #Army Air Forces #World War II

B-17 Flying Fortress units of the United States Army Air Forces, History of the Boeing B-17. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a World War II bomber used primarily in Europe. B-17s from the Eighth Air Force participated in countless missions from bases in England, often lasting for more than eight hours, and struck at targets deep within enemy territory. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC).