The B-17 Flying Fortress earned its legendary status ... When the prototype, designated Model 299, first took to the skies in the mid-1930’s in Washington, one reporter noted in a photo caption ...

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was created amidst the rising ... Boeing started development of the Model 299 heavy bomber in ...

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an iconic symbol of American aviation during World War II. It holds a storied history as a legendary bomber, revered for its robust design and strategic role in ...