B-17 flying Fortress, Vol. 1

Imagine flying over enemy lines during WWII. All that is between you and their artillery fire is the fuselage of a bomber aircraft.

The brave men of the flight crew, despite the danger, flew on dangerous bombing raids to ensure the freedom of all people and to squash the Axis forces of the German Nazis and Japanese military might.

Let’s be honest, most of us would have been scared witless to fly into combat on such an aircraft.

Be it as the pilot, copilot, gunner or any other crew member you were trusting your life to the Flying Fortress.

As advanced as it was, the mere thought of flying into enemy territory, straight into enemy gunfire and knowing the odds of being shot down had to be a harsh reality to deal with.

In author David Doyle’s new book: B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 1 Boeing’s Model 299 Through B-17D In World War II, part of Schiffer Publishing’s Legends Of Warfare Aviation, you’re introduced to the aircraft is dazzling detail.

Exterior and interior photos examine every nook and cranny of the aircraft from the pilot cockpit to the bomb bays.

Picture flying this powerful, four-engine bomber with its full crew, bomb bays loaded with destructive power and praying you hit your target and return home safely.

The B-17 was an example of America’s technical ingenuity and rugged determination to win the war at all costs.

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." — 1 Corinthians 10:13