Why is the B-17 called the Flying Fortress?

Why was the B-17 called the “Flying Fortress”? The name was coined when the plane, with its heavy firepower and multiple machine gun emplacements, made its public debut in July 1935.

How many German fighters shot down by B 17s?

After the Second Raid on Schweinfurt, USAAF gunners aboard the B-17 bombers claimed to have shot down 138 German fighters. German records show that 38 were lost and 20 were damaged. German fighter pilots claimed they shot down 121 bombers and 1 fighter.

What engines did the B-17 have?

The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp (600 kW) at 7,000 ft (2,100 m).

Which plane has the most kills in ww2?

The number 1 is no surprise: the North American P-51 Mustang. Often and usually considered the best fighter of the war, the P-51 was a game-changer for Allied forces. Employed as a long-range bomber escort, the P-51 was unmatched by German planes, especially at high altitudes.

What are the different military ranks in the Wehrmacht?

Wehrmacht Ranks ENLISTED MEN Collar tabs Shoulder Boards Sleeve Rank Private Grenadier Lance Corporal Obergrenadier Corporal Gefreiter Senior Corporal

What was the structure of the Wehrmacht?

The Wehrmacht as the German army of the Nazi era inherited its uniforms and rank structure from the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic (1921–1935). There were few alterations and adjustments made as the army grew from a limited peacetime defense force of 100,000 men to a war-fighting force of several million men.

What were the ranks in WW2 in Germany?

German WW2 Ranks Wehrmacht Ranks ENLISTED MEN Collar tabs Shoulder Boards Sleeve Rank Private Grenadier Lance Corporal Obergrenadier Corporal

Where can I find US Army WWII rank Waffenfarbe?

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