B-17 Damage

Pilots and crew loved the B-17. One of the reasons was that it could absorb tremendous damage and still make it home. Here are a few pictures I’ve come across that prove this. Bear in mind that much of this damage resulted in the death of the crewmen.

Boeing B-17G g_28big DHK-B-17GDukeofPaducah tailgun3 B17_FlyAce_4405_damage_p007 b17damaged07 b17allamerican

 

Don't just stand there.