My Cooter's History Blog has become about 80% World War II anyway, so I figured to start a blog specific to it, especially since we're commemorating its 70th anniversary and we are quickly losing this "Greatest Generation." The quote is taken from Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Curre, who was on the USS Tennessee that day. He died Dec. 7, 2011, seventy years to the day. His photo is below at right.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
B-17 G Stats
Type: Heavy Bomber
Crew: 8-10
Length: 76 feet
Wingspan: 105.4 feet
Engines: Four Wright Cyclone with 1,200 hp each.
Maximum Speed: 300 mph at 15,200 feet
Service Ceiling: 39,700 feet
Range: 3,750 miles without bombs. 1,095 with bombs.
Weaponry: 12 X 0.5-in Browning machine guns
Impressive. --GreGen
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