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The B-17 Bomber: A World War II Icon

Airspeed Junkie

The B-17E and F Models The B-17E model featured a redesigned vertical stabilizer and added a tail gunner position to enhance its defensive capabilities. The pilot and co-pilot were responsible for flying the aircraft, while the navigator and bombardier ensured the aircraft stayed on course and accurately dropped its payload.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna

Vintage Aviation News

The fuselage was made from a welded steel tube framework, with duralumin skin placed on the forward and center sections, while the rear section, along with its twin tail design, was covered with fabric. 20 was introduced, it was one of the most capable bombers in the world in terms of speed and payload capacity. At the time the BR.20

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