To of the three IAF B-17Gs photographed at the time of the War of Independence. Note the waist gun positions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941

In 1948 three IAF B-17s were smuggled out of the USA and flown to Israel via Zatec in Czechoslovakia. On one of the ferry flights in July the opportunity was taken to bomb Cairo. This photograph of the crew in question was taken prior to taking off from Zatec for Ramat David. Note the C-46 in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941Curtiss-Wright C-46 / CW-20 Commando - СШАUSA - 1940

Another view of the two IAF B-17Gs. These aircraft were used on bombing missions and usually carried twelve 500lb bombs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941

IAF B-17Gs were ferried over from the USA completely stripped of all armament. Later they were fitted with chin and ventral turrets and the type was kept active until 1958.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941