How many B-17s are in a squadron?
Combat box of a 12-plane B-17 squadron developed in October 1943.
Did B-17 drop a bomb?
The B-17 dropped more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft in World War II. Of approximately 1.5 million tons of bombs dropped on Nazi Germany and its occupied territories by U.S. aircraft, over 640 000 tons (42.6%) were dropped from B-17s….Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
| B-17 Flying Fortress | |
|---|---|
| Developed into | Boeing 307 Stratoliner |
What was the safest position in a B17?
The safest crew member was the ball turret gunner (5.5 percent), the pilot (7.7 percent), and co-pilot (6.6 percent), who together accounted for 19.8 percent of casualties). They were most likely to be hit in the legs (44 percent of the time), followed by the arms (31 percent).
What was No 17 Squadron in WW1?
No 17 Squadron was formed on 1 February 1915 at Gosport. At the end of the year it moved to Egypt and from 24 December began to undertake reconnaissance patrols over Turkish lines. In July 196 the squadron moved to Salonika. At first it operated as a mixed unit providing fighter and reconnaissance in theatre.
How many planes did the RAF have in a squadron?
The RAF squadron strength was between 6 and 18 aircraft (Average 18 planes for fighters and bombers, Coastal Command 8 planes).
What happened to No 41 Squadron RAF?
The Squadron relocated to RAF Coningsby on 1 April 2005 and was officially re-formed at its new base on 19 May 2005. With the Typhoon fully operational, the need for the separate OEU ended and the squadron was disbanded on 12 April 2013 with its functions taken over by the RAF’s Test and Evaluation Squadron, No 41 (R) Squadron .
Where did the 17th Squadron fly in the first Gulf War?
During the First Gulf War in 1991, No. 17 Squadron was deployed to Muharraq Airfield in Bahrain, and also had crew sent to Dhahran Airfield. At Muharraq, its twelve Tornado GR.1s were split between three flight lines – ‘Snoopy AirWays’, ‘Triffid Airways’ and ‘Gulf Airways’.