An RAF Coastal Command Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress II takes off from its Azores base to escort convoys and protect them from prowling U-boats. Fortresses from 206 and 220 Sqns were based at Lagens in the Azores between October 1943 and May 1945 flying anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic.

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

Fortress IIA FK706, photographed in November 1942. Around 200 Fortresses entered service with RAF Coastal Command from the middle of 1942 and most were used on long-range patrols over the Atlantic. In addition to operating from Iceland, these heavy bombers were based at Chivenor, Benbecula and the Azores. Note the twin 0-5in machine-guns in the tail turret.

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