Inside the B-17 Flying Fortress (WW2 Aviation History)

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The Flying Fortress. A name that conjures up images of brave young men conducting daylight raids deep in enemy territory, far from home. The B-17 was bristling with defensive weapons and could also carry a heavy bomb load to distant locations. It rapidly became the symbol of US air power of early 1940s. We take you inside the B-17F to expose how it worked, how it was operated and the tactics that made it a formidable offensive and defensive weapon. It's reputation and achievements have made the B-17 one of the most iconic and recognizable aircraft in the history of aviation.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Airframe
04:41 The Crew
06:36 Armor
07:49 Armament
08:39 Targeting equipment
09:32 Defensive Armament. Part 1
10:42 War Thunder
11:42 Defensive Armament. Part 2
13:46 Engines
15:33 Fuel System
18:20 Hydraulic and Electrical Systems
19:00 Navigation
19:48 Starting the Engines
22:49 Conclusion

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