The B-17G was a four-engine heavy bomber powered by Wright Cyclone R-1820 engines producing 1,200 horsepower each. Maximum speed was 300 mph, range 1,850 miles, and the ceiling was 35,000 ft.

The B-17 “Sentimental Journey” arrives at Boeing Field in Seattle on July 28, 2025, the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the bomber’s prototype at the same field. (Gary Warner/Stars ...

A rare airworthy B-17 bomber, “Sentimental Journey,” returned to Boeing Field to celebrate the Flying Fortress’s 90th anniversary with public tours, honoring its legacy and historic production.