B-17 - 'One more closer to home' - Sweat Shirt Transport Many aircraft were manufactured including

Many aircraft were manufactured including the Flycatcher

The US Army Air Service was formed by order of President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 as the US entered the First World War after which the United States Army Air Corps was formed in 1926 as part of the United States Army as a result of legislative changes in the War Department

From air power artist Peter Van Stigt this illustration captures one of the legendary dam's raids

troop carriers and light bombers

1 from 15 Squadron in scheme used during Operation Granby

B-17 - 'One more closer to home' - Sweat Shirt Transport Many aircraft were manufactured includingBoeing B 17 Flying Fortress Keith Burns GAvA From award winning illustrator and aviation artist this composition shows well the defensive firepower of the B 17 Flying Fortress during a daylight raid over Germany.