# B-17 Flying Fortress - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `b17flyingfortress.de` ## Description **b17flyingfortress.de** is a dedicated website founded by Jing Zhou, a passionate enthusiast of the legendary B-17 Bomber, also known as the "Flying Fortress." Established in 2000, the site emerged from Zhou's childhood fascination sparked by the film "Memphis Belle," which depicted the true story of the iconic bomber's crew during World War II. The website serves as a comprehensive resource for B-17 aficionados, offering detailed historical accounts, technical specifications, and extensive databases related to various B-17 models and missions. Visitors can explore diverse topics including mission records, formation flying, and even the differences between the B-17 and its contemporaries like the B-24. The site also features a B-17 Fan Store, providing enthusiasts with unique memorabilia. Through a combination of rigorous research and personal stories, b17flyingfortress.de fosters a community of history lovers and model builders, continuing to celebrate the lasting legacy of the B-17 Bomber in aviation history. ## Industries - 🎸 Hobbies and Leisure - 🎸 Models _(under Hobbies and Leisure)_ ## Links - [youtube](https://youtube.com/c/B17FlyingFortress) - [facebook](https://facebook.com/b17flyingfortress.de) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id4U7NwjyA/w/4500/h/1971/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782116050157) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id4U7NwjyA/w/512/h/512/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782116050286) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Cerulean | #0693e3 | accent | | Shark | #212529 | dark | | Goldenrod | #ffcb70 | light | ## Fonts - var(--bs-font-sans-serif) — asset _(custom)_ - -apple-system — asset _(system)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._