The Boeing B-17 '--the fifteen ton flying fortress' /
The Boeing B-17 was the first American heavy bomber to see action in World War when it was supplied to the RAF. The design originated in 1934 when the US Air Corps was looking for a heavy bomber to reinforce their air forces in Hawaii, Panama and Alaska. For its time, the design included many advanc...
| Основен автор: | Simons, Graham M. |
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| Други автори: | Friedman, Harry, Captain. |
| Формат: | Електронен |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Barnsley, England :
Pen & Sword Aviation,
2011.
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| Издание: | Rev. and expanded. |
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=621599 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Boeing B-17. |
| Резюме: |
The Boeing B-17 was the first American heavy bomber to see action in World War when it was supplied to the RAF. The design originated in 1934 when the US Air Corps was looking for a heavy bomber to reinforce their air forces in Hawaii, Panama and Alaska. For its time, the design included many advanced features and Boeing continued to develop the aircraft as experience of the demands of long distance flying at high altitude was gained. When the USA entered WWII production of the aircraft was rapidly increased and it became the backbone of the USAAF in all theaters of war. This book describes ho. |
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| Описание на библ. документ: |
Originally published: Arms and Armour Press, 1990. |
| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations, portraits |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 256) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781783461011 1783461012 9781783403738 178340373X |