Shot of the Day by JohnBThomas
Back Back
Shot of the Day
Justified View
Flow View
Square View
Grid View
Journal View
Highlight View
Large Photo View
Slideshow
Proofing View
TV View
JohnBThomas's Gallery JohnBThomas's Gallery
Back Back

Shot of the Day
  • May 07, 2024
  • 28 Photos
Justified View
Flow View
Square View
Grid View
Journal View
Highlight View
Large Photo View
Slideshow
Proofing View
TV View
×
  1. JohnBThomas' Gallery
  2. Shot of the DayShot of the Day
JBT_Shot of the Day240506_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day240506_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day080901_0001
B-17, also called the Flying Fortress, was a U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response to a 1934 Army Air Corps specification that called for a four-engined bomber at a time when two engines were the norm.

Model: B-17G
Registration: 44-85829
Wingspan: 103′ 9″
Empty Weight: 36,135 lb
Gross Weight: 65.500 lbs
Max Speed: 287 mph
Cruise Speed: 160 mph
Powerpant: 4 × Wright R-1820-97 “Cyclone” turbosupercharged radial engines, 1,200 hp
Range: 2,000 mi
Number Built: 12,731
Housed: Yankee Air Museum

Did you know:
In the Pacific, the aircraft earned a deadly reputation with the Japanese, who dubbed them the “four engine fighters.” The Flying Fortress was also legendary for their ability to stay in the air after several damaging attacks.
JBT_Shot of the Day141207_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day180926_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day210714_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day130912_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day100823_0001-2
JBT_Shot of the Day100823_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day100822_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day100717_0001-2
JBT_Shot of the Day090110_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day120731_0001-3
JBT_Shot of the Day120731_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day100717_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day120510_0001-3
JBT_Shot of the Day141115_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day180924_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day090201_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-4
JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-3
JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-2
JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0002
JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day161114_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day120116_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day_120130_0001
JBT_Shot of the Day_100428_0001
Landscape
Landscape
Shot of the Day
Landscape
Birds
Flowers
Springtime in the Desert
Downtown Phoenix
Pelicans @ Gilbert Water Ranch
Family at Fioli CA
Wildlife
Horses
Rodeo
Aircraft
Lifestyle
Br. Damien's 1st Profession
Architecture
Family
BMX Championship
JBT_Shot of the Day240506_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day240506_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day080901_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day141207_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day180926_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day210714_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day130912_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day100823_0001-2 JBT_Shot of the Day100823_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day100822_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day100717_0001-2 JBT_Shot of the Day090110_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day120731_0001-3 JBT_Shot of the Day120731_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day100717_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day120510_0001-3 JBT_Shot of the Day141115_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day180924_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day090201_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-4 JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-3 JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001-2 JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0002 JBT_Shot of the Day240323_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day161114_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day120116_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day_120130_0001 JBT_Shot of the Day_100428_0001
Scroll To Top

Audio Mute
Prev
Play
Next
Shuffle
Include
Privacy and cookie policy
This site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze traffic. By continuing to use this site you agree to use of cookies and stewardship of your data.