{"product_id":"b-17-bomber-pilots-flight-operating-instructions","title":"B-17 Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep Into the Cockpit of WWII’s Most Legendary Heavy Bomber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress stands as an enduring symbol of American airpower and WWII aviation history. As the U.S. Army Air Forces' first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber, the B-17 earned an immortal reputation for rugged durability and firepower. Carrying a crew of ten and up to 8,000 pounds of ordnance on grueling long-range daylight raids, the \"Queen of the Skies\"—made famous by legendary aircraft like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"426\"\u003eMemphis Belle\u003c\/i\u003e—wreaked havoc over Occupied Europe during the critical years of 1942 to 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eNow, experience what it took to command this iconic warbird through WWII's most perilous skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOriginally printed by the U.S. Army Air Forces in December 1942 and once classified as \"Restricted,\" this official \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"115\"\u003eB-17 Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual\u003c\/b\u003e served as the master textbook for aviators learning to fly the Fortress in combat. Declassified and reprinted in its entirety, this authentic facsimile gives you an unfiltered look at the cockpit controls, multi-engine procedures, and operational systems of WWII’s primary strategic bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eReformatted for enhanced legibility while strictly preserving the historical character, text, and technical diagrams of the WWII original, this volume features attractive full-color covers and serves as an indispensable centerpiece for military history collectors, pilots, and WWII enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic WWII Document:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete facsimile reprint of the original December 1942 USAAF B-17 Pilot's Flight Operating Manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Cockpit \u0026amp; System Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e In-depth coverage of engine management, flight characteristics, emergency protocols, and flight crew controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreserved Historical Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Thoughtfully reformatted layout that retains original technical diagrams and historical text integrity (color diagrams rendered in crisp black-and-white).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector’s Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished with vibrant full-color covers, perfect for display or research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Air Force Museum Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973489287462,"sku":"107680","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/7971\/1014\/files\/B-17-Bomber-Pilot-s-Flight-Operating-Instructions__S_1.jpg?v=1790686955","url":"https:\/\/shop.airforcemuseumfoundation.org\/products\/b-17-bomber-pilots-flight-operating-instructions","provider":"Air Force Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}