About the book: 1994 / Presents original materials on the history of the creation and combat use of the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber, which took part in hostilities during the Second World War . The design of the aircraft, its armament and flight performance characteristics are described in detail, photographs, layout drawings, diagrams in three projections and camouflage options for the aircraft are provided. For a wide range of readers interested in the history of the Second World War and the history of aviation technology.