Hell's Angels (aircraft)
Hell's Angels was Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress used during the Second World War. It was the first heavy bomber in the 8th Air Force to complete 25 combat missions in the European Theater. Ultimately, Hell's Angels would go on to complete 48 missions without any crewman injured or being forced to turn back.[2][3]
| Hell's Angels | |
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| Hell's Angels with her flight and ground crew after completing her thirty-first mission. | |
| Type | Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Aircraft Company |
| Construction number | 3262[1] |
| Serial | 41-24577 |
| Fate | Scrapped August 7 1945 |
References
- Inspiring a Nation: The Story of the Hell's Angels by Brian Rukes; http://www.303rdbg.com/hells-angels-story-brian-rukes.html
- "Boeing B-17F-25-BO Hell's Angels. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 25 June 2009. Retrieved: 16 July 2017.
- "Hell's Angels vs Memphis Belle." 303rdbg.com. Retrieved: 21 September 2011.
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