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Boeing B-17 waist gunner
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.3cm (9.3" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of a Boeing B-17 waist gunner during a bombing mission in World War II. The B-17 Flying Fortress, a iconic American heavy bomber, was a key asset in the United States Army Air Forces' strategic bombing campaign against Germany. The waist gunner, dressed in a bulky flight suit and protective goggles, leans out of the open waist window of the B-17, his arms braced against the cold metal as he scans the sky for enemy fighters. With a .50 caliber machine gun in each hand, he is the last line of defense for the bomber and its crew. The B-17's distinctive silhouette, with its distinctive nose art and bomb bay doors open, looms large in the background. The photograph captures the raw power and danger of air combat during the war. The B-17 was heavily armed, with multiple machine guns and bombs, but it was also a vulnerable target for enemy fighters. Waist gunners were essential to the survival of the bomber, as they were responsible for defending the plane from attack from all sides. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in the military during World War II. The Boeing B-17 waist gunner was a crucial role in the war effort, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of air combat during this pivotal time in history.
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