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B-17 vs B-24: Which Was the Best American Bomber of WW2?

Summary by World War Wings
At the American Air Museum in Duxford, two legendary WWII bombers sit side by side—the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. Both played critical roles in the Allied bombing campaigns over Europe, but each brought a very different set of strengths—and reputations—to the fight. So, which bomber really had the edge? Performance in Combat The B-24’s high-aspect-ratio Davis wing gave it impressive lift and efficiency, allo…
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World War Wings broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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