Detailed Tour of Texas Raider's B-17 (PART 2) | Behind the Wings

Detailed Tour of Texas Raider's B-17 (PART 2) | Behind the Wings

This video is dedicated to the following members of the Commemorative Air Force - Terry Barker, Craig Hutain, Kevin "K5" Michels, Dan Ragan, Leonard "Len" Root, and Curt Rowe - who lost their lives in a tragic crash on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow while performing in "Texas Raiders" B-17G Flying Fortress. Please join us in offering our deepest condolences for the loss of our good friends and fellow airmen.

You wanted more, so here is PART 2! If you missed Part 1, check it out here:    • History & Flight in Texas Raiders B-1...  

What made the B-17 such a capable and defensive bomber in WWII? Join Phil Steffes and Buddy Cooksey on a detailed tour of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in its design, development, and most important features.

Buddy Cooksey has been with this aircraft for more than 35 years and with The Commemorative Airforce even longer. We'll explore both the interior and exterior of the airplane to learn about the different roles of crewmembers, and the technology they used.

This one's going to be cool!

For a complete history of the B-17 Texas Raiders and more info check out https://b17texasraiders.org/
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