HistoryCentral Presents History Run

An interactive journey through American history — from the creators of HistoryCentral’s trusted history apps.

HistoryCentral · Primary Source & History

The Golden Years

B-17 Bomber

The History

1937 US Army Received B-17 Bomber

On March 1st, 1937 the US Army Air Corps received the first of its order of 13 B-17 bombers. These four engine bombers could cruise at a speed of 256 mph at an altitude to 30,000 feet. The B-17 was to be the main US Strategic bomber in Europe during World War II.