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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:B-17_family
strategic bombing
four-engine heavy bomber
remains a symbol of WWII aviation
notable pilots flew B-17s
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gptkbp:armament
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13 .50 caliber machine guns
multiple machine gun positions
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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up to 8,000 lbs
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gptkbp:color
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WWII camouflage
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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, radio operator, gunners
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
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gptkbp:fate
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preserved as a historical aircraft
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gptkbp:features
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high wing, tail turret
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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highly effective in strategic bombing
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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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icon of American air power
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gptkbp:home_port
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42-31324
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-17 G 42-31324
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gptkbp:length
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74 ft 4 in
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Museum_of_Flight
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:max_speed
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287 mph
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gptkbp:military_technology
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used in various roles after WWII
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gptkbp:mission
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1945
bombing raids over Europe
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:number_built
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12,731
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:1942
various USAAF squadrons
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gptkbp:operational_history
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served in the European Theater
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gptkbp:production_years
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1936-1945
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gptkbp:range
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3,750 miles
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gptkbp:related_model
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gptkb:B-17_G
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gptkbp:restoration
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restored
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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8,000 lbs
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gptkbp:service_branch
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:status
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survived the war
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gptkbp:wingspan
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103 ft 9 in
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