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Swedish B-17 Flying Fortresses

Swedish Fortresses, a new book on the B-17 in Sweden, has been announced by MMP Books.   Swedish Fortresses: The Boeing B-17 Fortress in Civil and Military Service Author: Jan Forsgren Illustrated by: Teodor Liviu Morosanu and Nils Mathisrud ISBN: … Continue reading

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Don’t Do Loops in a B-17

Don’t roll or loop your B-17 bomber. Important pilot restrictions for the B-17 Flying Fortress from the Pilot’s Manual for Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress:   DON’T lower flaps at speeds in excess of 147 mph! DON’T dive in excess of … Continue reading

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