Avro Lancaster vs B-17 Flying Fortress: Which One Would You REALLY Want to Fly In?

Avro Lancaster vs B-17 Flying Fortress: Which One Would You REALLY Want to Fly In?

Just like me, you’ve probably wondered what life would be like if you were alive during WW2. Today, I’m talking about the finer points between the Avro Lancaster, the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, and the famous American B-17 Flying Fortress.

What factors should you consider before choosing which bomber was the better steed for your bomber missions? Well, I discuss everything from their bomb loads to the crew members fighting along side you.

⏱️ Timestamp:
0:00 Bomb Load
3:36 Bomb Sight Accuracy
6:40 Crew
8:13 Range – Longest missions
9:48 Armament
11:45 Ceiling
13:09 Bail Out
15:17 Which Air Force?
16:52 Warbird legacy

Credit to : Caliban Rising – Aviation History