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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
  • Upcoming Events 2010

    June 4-6 2010 - IMAA RALLY OF GIANTS
    Be sure to join us this year at Bomber Field for the 30th Annual IMAA Rally of Giants. More details will be posted soon.
    E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com

    September 17, 18 & 19th 2010 - B-17 GATHERING & SCALE BIGBIRD FLYIN
    The B-17 Gathering will be an IMAA event this year.

    Scale Bigbird 80" mono & 60" bi-plane. Civilian or military aircraft. 20.00 Landing fee. RVs welcome, come early, some electrical hookups on a first come first served basis. Spectator fee is $7.00 and parking is free. Children 12 and under are free. Hamburgers, cold drinks, and souviners available ( Bomberfield T-shirts and caps ). Come see the B-17s fly in formation. Paved and grass runways. E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

    Past Events

    March 27-29 2009. PROFILE BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION
    The Pro. Bros. are back at Bomberfield. Come on out and see some of the most outstanding flying you have ever seen. They have as many as 27 Plaines hovering at one time up and down the runway. They flip and they flop every way possible. You will be amazed to say the least. Then they will put up the lights and fly at night... See ya there. E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

    May 2 & 3rd 2009. FLOATFLY
    Annual Bomberfield floatfly. Any type of float plane can fly. Bring your float plane and fly with us. Landing fee is 15.00 and hamburgers will be served for the pilots on Saturday. Limited electrical hookups available. First come first served. Come early and fly. Pond is 600' X 100' wide. E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

    June 6 & 7th 2009 WARBIRD FLYIN
    Any size Warbird from any country. Jets welcome, must have their waiver. Spectator admission is 7.00, free parking. Children 12 and under are free. Landing fee is $20.00 Early flyers welcome. Plenty of RV parking with limited electrical hookups. First come, first served on the hookups. There will be hamburgers, cold drinks and souvenirs ( Bomberfield T-shirts and caps ). Plaques will be given away. Paved and grass runway. E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

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    September 18,19 & 20th 2009. B-17 GATHERING & SCALE BIGBIRD FLYIN
    The B-17 Gathering will be an IMAA event this year.

    Scale Bigbird 80" mono & 60" bi-plane. Civilian or military aircraft. 20.00 Landing fee. RVs welcome, come early, some electrical hookups on a first come first served basis. Spectator fee is $7.00 and parking is free. Children 12 and under are free. Hamburgers, cold drinks, and souviners available ( Bomberfield T-shirts and caps ). Come see the B-17s fly in formation. Paved and grass runways. Be sure to enter the raffle for the beautiful receiver-ready IMAA legal Top-Flite B-25 Mitchell. E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

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