The Boeing B-17 is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War and arguably the most recognizable bomber in aviation history. But how much do you really know about the Flying Fortress? The ...

The Flying Fortress cumulatively dropped more bombs than any other plane during World War II, but those numbers came at a ...

The B-17 Flying Fortress Was a Quantum Leap in Aviation Design: When the first Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” took its maiden flight on July 28, 1935 it proved to be a quantum leap over earlier United ...

A Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided in midair with a B-17 Flying Fortress during the Wings Over Dallas air show on Saturday at Dallas Executive Airport. Here is what we know about the aircraft. The ...

The historic B-17 Flying Fortress “Sally B” is seen flying against a sunset backdrop, highlighting the aircraft’s enduring ...

Few bombers equal the B-17 in visibility afforded to the bombardier. A low-backed swivel chair is secured inches from the Plexiglas nose. Machine guns with ammunition belts of .50 caliber shells are ...

For some families, the end of World War II brought long-awaited reunions with returning soldiers. For others, it marked the traumatic realization that their loved ones were among the many still lost ...

The B-17 "Flying Fortress" Bomber was instrumental in strategic bombing during WWII. Check out this animation to learn more about the B-17. "Be sure to check out the ...

Photographer Dan Patterson recalls his extraordinary 1990 flight aboard a B-17 bomber from the film "Memphis Belle" — and the moment the pilot let him take the controls.

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux The classic game remastered. Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan ...