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

September 13 2008 Monaville, TX (C) Cross Country - Pilots coming from cross country bringing their planes in to land. Pilots will be manning their planes from vehicles following the planes. Will land, refuel and take off to another destination. SPECTATOR ADMISSION: FREE! CD-Nick Stratos 10003 Rocky Hollow LaPorte, Tx. 77571 281-471-6762, E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

September 19th, 20th & 21st 2008 - Monaville, TX (C) 20th Annual B-17/Big Bird (Scale) Fly-In Site: Bomber Field. B-17 Gathering & Scale Big Bird Fly in.. Food and sodas. Souvenirs on site. Caps and T-shirts. $20.00 landing fee. Campers welcome, no hook ups. We do have fresh water. Hangar on site to store planes for overnighters. Early arrivals welcome to get some early flying in. ALL PLANES will fly the pattern unless authorized before hand to help prevent any mid-airs. Thanks for the cooperation. SHOWTIMES: Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, and Sun. 9am-2pm. SPECTATOR ADMISSION: 5.00 adults and 12 and under free. CD-Nick Stratos 10003 Rocky Hollow LaPorte, Tx. 77571 281-471-6762, E-mail bfpres@bomberfieldusa.com Sponsor: BOMBER FIELD

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