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 B-17 Flying Fortress

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber. It is still one of the most recognised aeroplanes ever built. It was most widely used for daylight strategic bombings of German industrial targets during World War II as part of the United States Eighth Air Force.

  • Development
  • Operational History
  • Variants/Design Stages
  • Units Using the B-17
  • Noted B-17 Pilots
  • Specifications

    • Directions and Accommodations

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    Directions to Bomber Field

    To get to Bomber Field from IH-10 take the Brookshire exit to SH 359 north. At old Hwy. 90 take a left and go about 150 yds. and then take a right over the railroad tracks. Continue on SH 359 north until you get to Monaville. Follow the highway signs carefully. At the yellow flashing light turn left onto SH 1887. Go about 1.5 mi. and Bomber Field is on your left. You can't miss the big gorilla in the front!

    To get to Bomber Field from SH 290 Business, exit to SH 359 south and across the railroad tracks. Continue south on SH 359 until you get to Monaville. Turn right at the flashing yellow light onto SH 1887. Go about 1.5 mi. and Bomber Field is on your left. You can't miss the big gorilla in the front!

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