The Story of Japan's Captured B-17 Bombers in WWII and Their Secret Use
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The Story of Japan's Captured B-17 Bombers in WWII and Their Secret Use
Early Capture in the Philippines Just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Japanese forces launched air raids on American bases in the Philippines. One of their key targets was Clark Field, where several B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were either destroyed or abandoned. While most of the planes were too damaged to fly again, at least one B-17C was found in repairable condition. Japanese engineers carefully restored the bomber, …
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