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In this history documentary we explore the B17 Flying Fortress featured in HBOs Masters of the Air. The episode begins with a recap on the history of military aviation. We then provide a high level overview of the B17 features and its flight crew. And finally we delve into its various operating systems such as the B17 engines, turbo superchargers, oxygen, communications, and more.

00:00 Intro
02:36 Origins
06:11 Major Features
09:40 Flight Crew
11:36 Crew Positions
13:32 Armor
15:58 Propulsion System
17:39 Fuel System
18:37 Oil System
19:04 Control System
21:13 DeIcing System
21:47 Heating System
22:36 Oxygen System
22:33 Communication System
24:24 Outro

Credits:
Research = Andrew Wackerfuss
Script = Invicta
Narration = Guy Michaels
Art = Penta Limited

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