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The B-17 Superfortress Visits St Paul

The B-17 Superfortress played a critical role during WW II n bombing German industrial sites. Important features of this aircraft included armoring to protect the crew and mounted, heavy machine guns that protected the craft on all sides. These measures reduced bomb-carrying capacity, but increased the success rate and longevity of the craft and crews.

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The B-17 Superfortress played a critical role during WW II n bombing German industrial sites. Important features of this aircraft included armoring to protect the crew and mounted, heavy machine guns that protected the craft on all sides. These measures reduced bomb-carrying capacity, but increased the success rate and longevity of the craft and crews.
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