I am working a B-17 of the group build. There were around 1600 B-17s used on the theater: B-17 C, D, E, and F models. By 1943 they were reassigned or shot down and replaced by B-24s. Only 5 units used the B-17. Try goggling 5th AF, 11th BG, 42 BG, 7th AF, USFEAF (US Far East Air Force). Also try to google Hawaiian Air Force. The B-17 was first used from the Phillipines, Hawaii and Midway. The bomber was used for long range patrols and to attack the shipping lanes. I do not have my notes with me at work. I try and post some of my notes over the weekend. If you go to the section for group builds, PTO, you will finds some drawings and info about the 11 BG, 7th AF.
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