This height enabled the B-17 to fly far above the most advanced anti-aircraft fire at the time. The Flying Fortress could hold a crew of 10 and was warmed with 10 .50-caliber machine guns.
Summary and Key Points: The new Apple+ series "Masters of the Air" showcases the WWII aviators of the 100th Bomb Group and their iconic Boeing B-17 bombers ... The normal crew complement was ...