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Boeing C-108 Flying Fortress
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The Boeing C-108 Flying Fortress was an American transport aircraft used during World War II. Four were converted from B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers.
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Role | Military transport aircraft |
Manufacturer | Boeing / Lockheed-Vega / Wright-Patterson AFB |
First flight | 1943 |
Introduction | 1943 |
Retired | 1945 |
Primary user | United States Army Air Forces |
Number built | 4 conversions from B-17 |
Developed from | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
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