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B-17 Flying Fortress Fine Art Prints

Museum-quality B-17 Flying Fortress art prints and wall art from Mike Lynch and K. Price Randel, reproduced as fine art giclee prints on archival canvas or paper in limited edition. Every print ships with a certificate of authenticity; select a print below for sizing and pricing. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What was the B-17 Flying Fortress?

    • The B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber built by Boeing and used by the US Army Air Forces during World War II, with over 12,000 built between 1936 and 1945. It became one of the primary aircraft of the daylight bombing campaign over Germany.

  • Why was the B-17 called the Flying Fortress?

    • The B-17 earned its Flying Fortress nickname for its heavy defensive armament, multiple machine gun positions that let it fight off enemy fighters rather than relying only on fighter escort. The name is generally credited to a newspaper reporter who saw the array of guns on an early prototype.

  • What did B-17 nose art typically depict?

    • B-17 nose art commonly featured pin-up girls, aircraft nicknames, and mascots painted on by ground crews and airmen to give each bomber its own identity and boost morale. The Mike Lynch B-17 Maintenance print on this page depicts a scene of this kind, a maintenance crew working on the B-17 "Bein' Stung."

  • How many B-17 Flying Fortresses are still flying today?

    • Fewer than 10 B-17s remain airworthy today, out of the roughly 12,731 originally built, with most based in the United States and one, Sally B, in the United Kingdom. Dozens more survive on static display in museums.

  • What is the difference between the B-17 and the B-24 Liberator?

    • The B-17 and B-24 were both American four-engine heavy bombers used in WWII, but the B-24 had a longer range and larger bomb load, while the B-17 was generally considered more rugged and easier to fly in tight defensive formation. The B-17 also became the more iconic of the two, due in part to its role in the European daylight bombing campaign.

  • What sizes do B-17 art prints come in on this page?

    • Sizes vary by piece. The Mike Lynch B-17 Maintenance pinup print is available in three sizes on paper, and the K. Price Randel B-17 Straggler canvas giclee comes in four sizes, from 20x11 up to 40x22 inches. Exact sizes and edition counts are listed on each product page.

  • How much does a B-17 art print cost?

    • B-17 art prints on this page range from $35 for a small paper print up to $600 for a large-format limited-edition canvas giclee. Price depends on size, medium, and edition.
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