Download or read book Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was still in front line service at the end of World War II, ten years after its conception. This is a detailed examination of the design, development and operational career of the Fort, from its early beginnings through its seven major variants.