{"product_id":"b-17-flying-fortress-olive-drab-die-cut-stickers","title":"B-17 Flying Fortress Olive Drab Die-cut stickers","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engined heavy bomber developed by Boeing and operated primarily by the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. Its prototype first flew in 1935, and more than 12,700 aircraft were built before production ended in May 1945. Although it served in every combat theatre, the B-17 is most closely associated with the Allied daylight bombing campaign over German-occupied Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLater production versions were powered by four Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines, each producing 1,200 horsepower, and typically carried a crew of ten. Defensive armament increased as the design evolved, with later aircraft carrying up to thirteen .50-calibre machine guns. Bomb loads varied according to the aircraft version, mission distance and fuel requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe Flying Fortress developed through several major variants, with improvements to its defensive armament and gun positions. The B-17F was an important early participant in the American strategic bombing campaign, while the B-17G became the most numerous version. Its distinctive twin-gun chin turret improved protection against frontal fighter attacks, addressing a weakness in earlier aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAlongside the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF’s strategic bombing force. Its crews attacked industrial facilities and other targets intended to weaken Germany’s ability to sustain the war. The aircraft became one of the most recognisable bombers of the conflict, closely associated with the hazards of daylight operations over Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Love a Hangar","offers":[{"title":"2″×2″","offer_id":52556098634023,"sku":"3668780_24964","price":6.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3″×3″","offer_id":52556098666791,"sku":"3668780_24965","price":7.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4″×4″","offer_id":52556098699559,"sku":"3668780_24966","price":8.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5″×5″","offer_id":52556098732327,"sku":"3668780_24967","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6″×6″","offer_id":52556098765095,"sku":"3668780_24968","price":10.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/1219\/8232\/files\/die-cut-stickers-satin-6x6-front-6aefd3dc9cc1a.jpg?v=1794102246","url":"https:\/\/iloveahangar.com\/products\/b-17-flying-fortress-olive-drab-die-cut-stickers","provider":"I Love a Hangar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}