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warbooklover Born out of the Requirement for a Long-range Bomber Capable of Defending United States coastlines, Boeing's, B-17 found lasting, fame as the aircraft that spearheaded the USAAF's daylight bombing of Europe during World War II. Prolific aviation journalist and author Martin Bowman has collected hundreds of rare black-and-white photographs to accompany his recounting of the Flying Fortress' development and service.