The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and it was the third-most produced bomber of all time, behind the Consolidated B-24 Liberator and Junkers Ju 88.

2024年2月9日 · The 100th flew the B-17 Flying Fortress and some of its missions over Europe provide harrowing sequences in the series. Here are a few classic films that feature the B-17 and are worth searching out. Air Force (1943). Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy, Charles Drake, Harry Carey, George Tobias and John ...

2024年12月13日 · The AppleTV+ series Masters of the Air highlights the incredible story of the 100th Bombardment Group and their B-17 missions in the European Theater. If this series sparked your interest, these seven films offer an opportunity to explore more …

An all encompassing listing of movies and TV shows that feature, or at least include, B-17s, with an expanding list of details about each project.

2020年1月3日 · B-17 Flying Fortress: The workhorse of the American mighty bomber force. August 17, 2022 The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC).

These magnificent aircraft carried brave men into the heart of combat zones, and their narratives have inspired a genre of unforgettable movies. In this cinematic journey, we’ll explore the thrilling world of B-17 bomber films that have taken flight and soared into our hearts.

2024年8月13日 · For those who enjoyed the series — and want more of the Flying Fortress — a few classic films (and one recent documentary) can help satisfy any B-17 cravings.

This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares to execute a strategic bombing raid on Nazi submarine pens in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Fortress: Directed by Mike Phillips. With Bug Hall, Donnie Jeffcoat, Sean McGowan, Chris Owen. A replacement co-pilot joins a B-17 bomber crew in North Africa. He soon finds himself at odds with the remainder of the crew and has to regain their trust and support.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best WWII bomber movies, along with 13 song examples that perfectly capture the spirit of these films. 1. “Memphis Belle” (1990) “Memphis Belle” is a classic WWII bomber movie that tells the story of the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress as they embark on their 25th and final mission over Germany.