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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
high-wing, four-engine
influenced future bombers
B-17 E, B-17 F, B-17 G
various USAAF pilots
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gptkbp:armament
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13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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8,000 lbs
up to 8,000 lbs
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gptkbp:casualties
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scrapped
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gptkbp:combat_system
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:10
extensive training required
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bombardier, gunners
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
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gptkbp:features
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twin tail fins
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1943
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gptkbp:height
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19 ft 1 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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iconic WWII bomber
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gptkbp:home_port
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42-38059
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-17 G-75-BO 42-38059
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gptkbp:is_a_destination_for
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scrap yard
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gptkbp:length
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74 ft 4 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:material
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74 ft 4 in
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gptkbp:max_speed
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287 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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65,500 lbs
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gptkbp:military_technology
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:mission
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1945
bombing raids over Germany
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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extensive combat missions
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
Boeing design team
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:USAAF
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:range
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2,000 miles
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gptkbp:related_model
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gptkb:B-17_G
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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1945
strategic bombing
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:service_branch
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:services
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1943
1943-1945
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,400 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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103 ft 9 in
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