An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and
flying America's legendary World War II bomber
Graeme Douglas
Spearhead of the US 8th Air Force’s daylight bomber offensive over
Germany and north-west Europe in the Second World War, the Boeing
B-17 Flying Fortress has become one of the most famous and bestknown
bomber aircraft of all time. The B-17 is the latest classic aircraft
to receive the Haynes Manual treatment, with French-owned and
operated B-17G Pink Lady and the Imperial War Museum’s B-17G
Mary Alice providing this manual’s centrepieces. Author Graeme
Douglas gives a full insight into owning, servicing and flying the
USAAF’s formidable Second World War bomber.

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In series with the successful Haynes Spitfire and Lancaster Manuals.
An insight into owning, servicing and flying the USAAF’s best-known bomber
aircraft of the Second World War.
Authoritative text focused on the practical and technical aspects of the aircraft.
Fully illustrated in colour and black and white.
Big enthusiast following for the B-17 in the UK and USA.