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B-17 Flying Fortress

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber. It is still one of the most recognised aeroplanes ever built. It was most widely used for daylight strategic bombings of German industrial targets during World War II as part of the United States Eighth Air Force.

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Units Using the B-17
Noted B-17 Pilots
Specifications

Memorial

Ward Watts

Ward Watts, resident of Baton Rouge LA passed away on April 19, 2010. Ward was a long time Bomber Field visitor and friend. Ward attended all the Bomber Field events for many years and his friendship and comaraderie will be sorely missed. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, April 26.

B.E. "Des" Desadier
2008

Dorothy Mae Weber
May 10, 1930 - January 4, 2007

On January 4th 2007 B B. lost the love of his life of 56 years. The special moments and memories in your life will never change. They will always be in your heart, today and for evermore. She will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. Special thoughts and prayers to B.B. and all of the family.

Jack (Bones) Spears

On January 26, 2005 we lost a good friend and fellow flyer at Bomberfield. He will be greatly missed by all. Bones was always around doing what he did best and that was visiting with all the guys and keeping the field looking its best. He will be greatly missed by all.

Carol Thomas

This year we lost another dear friend, Carol Thomas of Hempstead, Tx. She was the secretary for 12 years. She also did all of the running of the concessions. Her help and friendship is deeply missed. Our best goes out to her husband, John.

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