How to Fly and Fight in the B-17 Flying Fortress (Jane’s At the Controls): 5 (Jane's at the Controls S.) - Tapa dura

This is the ultimate ‘hands’on’ guide to the Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’, the most famous American bomber of World War II.

‘At the Controls’ takes you on a typical daylight bombing mission over Germany in 1944. Spectacular artwork and photographs support a vivid text that takes you step-by-step through the flight.

This is not yet another history of the B-17. ‘At the Controls’ reveals what it was like to fly and fight in this outstanding aircraft. Based on extensive interviews with veteran aircrew, this is a revolutionary account of the B-17 and a ‘must have’ for all aviation enthusiasts.

Jane’s 'At the Controls' reveals what it was like to fly and fight in the F-17 Flying Fortress. From 1942-45 the USAAF conducted daylight bombing raids against Germany. The opposition grew increasingly powerful, as the majority of Luftwaffe aircraft were deployed in the defense of the Reich. What was it like to fly ten hour missions over occupied Europe? What were your chances of surviving a complete tour of operations? And how did you nurse a damaged bomber back across the North Sea?