Flight Craft 27: The Boeing B-17

The B-17 Flying Fortress, a term coined by a Seattle Daily Times report in 1935, was a quantum leap in offensive air power.

About the author

Ben Skipper, a RAF veteran, is an avid modeler and writer of military themes, specializing in 20th century subjects. Skipper's work has been featured in previous Pen & Sword titles and has, on occasion, won prizes.

His interest in British armor was cemented by a visit to the Kings Royal Hussars in the early 90s as an undergraduate in the Territorial Army. Upon graduation Ben Skipper joined the RAF, where he served for five years, clocking up the air miles in a range of RAF transport aircraft including the VC10 and C17.

It was while serving with the RAF that his first foray into writing occurred, reporting on his experiences of a Kosovo/FYROM tour for an in-service trade magazine. On leaving the RAF, Skipper continued to develop his writing and research skills working within the third sector and NHS researching military and veteran subculture. Some of this work would be used to shape key government veteran policies.

Summary

A richly illustrated guide to one of the most important, and most famous, of the Second World War bombers.

Product details

• Authors: Ben Skipper
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9781399086462
• ISBN: 978-1-399-08646-2
• No. of pages: 120
• Dimensions: 298 mm x 210 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 498 g
• Illustrations: 100+ images and colour profiles
• Series: Flight Craft
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel