B-17 Flying Fortress – Strength in the Skies With four engines rumbling and her iconic shape slicing through the sky, the Boeing B-17 is more than a bomber — she’s a symbol of resilience, sacrifice, and the courage of the Eighth Air Force. ⠀ Seen here at Duxford, Sally B, Europe’s last airworthy B-17, flies in tribute to those who never returned. ⠀ 📍 IWM Duxford 🕊️ A flying memorial. A legend that still breathes. ⸻ 🔖 Hashtags: #B17 #FlyingFortress #SallyB #DuxfordAirshow #IWMduxford #WWIIAirc

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

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