Have you been in the cockpit of a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress? You can do that because everyday you can tour inside our B-17 "Miss Angela" and learn all kinds of fun facts. So here is a quick view of it with Bill Ferstenfeld from our dedicated B-17 docent team! "Miss Angela" is ready for you to tour the entire interior and in one of our fully air-conditioned hangars. So come on in and spend the day! Thanks! | Palm Springs Air Museum

B-17 Cockpit Project on Reels

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American twin-engined medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. In this footage from 1944 is shown the checks and starting procedures before takeoff and flight. | War History Online

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

B-17 Flying Fortress – Strength in the Skies With four engines rumbling and her iconic shape slicing through the sky, the Boeing B-17 is more than a bomber — she’s a symbol of resilience, sacrifice, and the courage of the Eighth Air Force. ⠀ Seen here at Duxford, Sally B, Europe’s last airworthy B-17, flies in tribute to those who never returned. ⠀ 📍 IWM Duxford 🕊️ A flying memorial. A legend that still breathes. ⸻ 🔖 Hashtags: #B17 #FlyingFortress #SallyB #DuxfordAirshow #IWMduxford #WWIIAirc