Popular Mechanics: 'Cold Blue' Shows the B-17 Bomber Like You've Never Seen It Before
The hero of WWII is the star of a brand-new kind of documentary.
The B-17 “Flying Fortress” is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Built by Boeing, the four-engine bomber was the United States’ primary weapon of destruction in the air campaign to annihilate cities and bring Nazi Germany to its knees. Its combat performance was decidedly uneven, yet no one questions its primacy in the war.
The B-17E, the first mass-produced model, carried nine machine guns and a 4,000-pound bomb load. Its distinctive and enormous tail improved control and stability during high-altitude bombing. Crews loved its smoothness—“It flew like an overgrown Piper Cub,” said one pilot—and its ability to absorb enemy fire and keep flying.
“Without the B-17 we may have lost the war,” said General Carl Spaatz, commander of U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe.
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WNU Editor: If the above trailer is any indication, this documentary looks awesome.
5 comments:
Wow.
My uncle flew 51 missions out of Foggia...still hard to believe that a 23 year old farm boy could handle that kind of responsibility. Always and forever will I be in awe of his accomplishments.
Gives us new perspective on the Greatest Generation.
Oh come on. Obama also could have done this if he wanted.
Looks like limited screenings this week in the US, luckily found it playing San Diego Thursday evening.
Thanks for posting this!
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