B-17 Flying Fortress Quiz

What was the primary role of the B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II?

• Providing air support for ground troops

• Transporting troops

• Conducting reconnaissance missions

• Bombing German cities

Who was responsible for developing the B-17 Flying Fortress?

• General Dynamics

• Northrop Grumman

• Boeing

• Lockheed Martin

Approximately how many B-17s were produced during World War II?

• 8,000

• 5,000

• 12,700

• 15,000

What was a significant technological feature of the B-17 that promised high accuracy in bombing?

• Norden bomb site

• Laser-guided bombs

• Infrared sensors

• Radar system

How many crew members typically operated a B-17 during a mission?

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 12

What was a major challenge faced by B-17 crews during missions?

• Navigation errors

• Communication issues

• Hostile weather conditions

• Lack of fuel

What nickname was given to the B-24 Liberator in relation to the B-17?

• The Successor of the B-17

• The Box the B-17 Came In

• The Shadow of the B-17

• The Rival of the B-17

What was the fate of many B-17s after World War II?

• Sold for scrap

• Donated to museums

• Used for cargo transport

• Converted into passenger planes

Which organization used a B-17 for missionary work after the war?

• World Health Organization

• UNICEF

• Assemblies of God

• The Red Cross

Where is the well-traveled B-17 currently preserved?

• Imperial War Museum

• National Museum of the United States Air Force

• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

• American Air Museum