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Old 05-22-2009, 01:09 PM   #1
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RAF Fortress MkII

Hi all,

I need some pictures of the B-17E (MkII Fortress) in service with the RAF. I think they were used as coastal patrol bombers, as the MkI Fortress failed miserably as an RAF daylight bomber. Any help is much appreciated!
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:21 PM   #2
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If you are interested in color profiles of Fortress in British service here's one I found on Wings palette website. You can check out this link for more:

WINGS PALETTE - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - Great Britain
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:28 PM   #3
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Here you are some more pictures and info:

uboat.net - Fighting the U-boats - Aircraft

Hope it helps. Cheers!
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:44 PM   #4
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You might find this thread interesting also.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/mod...ses-17668.html (90 Squadron - RAF Fortresses)
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