The WW2 B-17 "Flying Fortress"
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During the Second World War, the skies were a battlefield that was just as deadly as any foxhole. One of the key components of the American strategy was a strategic bombing campaign, which was designed to cripple the Axis’ industrial capacity. The backbone of this effort was the venerable B-17 Flying Fortress #mastersoftheair
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Show Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Intro: (00:00)
B-17 Ball Turret Gunner: (00:05)
B-17 Bomber Crewman: (04:52)
American VS British Bombing Tactics: (08:15)
B-17 Cross Section: (17:38)
Outro: (26:43)
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