  The Boeing B-17E "Flying Fortress"
The B-17E was the first Flying Fortress
to be built in substantial numbers, with
512 produced.  The tail section was
enlarged for better stability at high
altitudes, and the armament was
increased.  The B-17E weighed 4,000
pounds less than the B-17F empty, and
12,000 pounds less when loaded.  This is
why it had a top speed of 317 mph at
25,000 feet.  Each B-17 model gained
weight as more armor and guns were added.
The 45 British B-17Es were called
Fortress MkIIa.
TO USE THIS PLANE:  The changes include a
single nose gun, with limited traverse,
and the cheek guns have been changed to
reflect .30 cal (a lower muzzle
velocity).  The arc of fire of the waist
guns has been reduced.  Also, nine
parachutes will open (if not stopped by
the B-17 exploding) when it is shot down.
It is slightly more maneuverable (read
SLIGHTLY) and a little faster than the B-
17F.  It is also a little less armored.
Other than these small changes, it is
essentially a standard B-17 for game
purposes.
            YOUR MISSION
You are a wingman in a combat box of
four B-17s.  For gunnery practice,
several waves of enemy fighters will
attack.  Defend yourself and the other
bombers by jumping between gunner
positions as necessary.  Learn to use
deflection shooting to lead your target
so that it flies into the stream of
bullets from your guns.  Be careful not
to shoot the other bombers in your
formation.
Your B-17 cannot be damaged and has
unlimited ammunition.
Your mission will not end automatically.
You must choose to quit.  Please see
your reference guide for instruction
on how to quit, as well as information
on other controls.
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