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The Boeing 299Z variant of the legendary B-17 bomber featured a turboprop mounted under the nose and a propellor in front of the cockpit. | Image: Boeing
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The Epic Versatility of the Legendary B-17 Bomber

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Staff Sergeant Alan Eugene Magee survived after falling for 22,000 feet without a parachute after his B-17 was damaged by flak and German fighters.
History

Defying Gravity: Aviators Who Survived Parachute-Free Falls

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Model 299: Boeing’s Big Bomber Design Rose From Its Own Ashes
History

Model 299: Boeing’s Big Bomber Design Rose From Its Own Ashes

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