
Sentimental Journey the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress at the Beech River Regional Airport outside Lexington Tn. The B-17 Flying Fortress was famous for daylight bombing raids over Germany during World War II and could sustain such significant battle damage that the aircraft lived up to its name, the Flying Fortress. Out of 12731 built, there are only about 10 restored and airworthy examples remaining.Boeing B-17 Specifications Wingspan: 103 ft. 9 in. Length: 74 ft. 4 in. Height: 19 ft. 1 in. Empty Weight: 36135 lbs Gross Weight: 65500 lbs Top Speed: 287 mph Service Ceiling: 35600 ft. Range: 2000 miles w/ 6000 lbs of bombs Engine/Horsepower: Four Wright R-1820s/1200 each, with General Electric turbo-superchargers Crew: 10 Armament: Thirteen .50-in. Browning machine guns; up to 17600 lbs of bombs
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