B-17 Flying Fortress Eats Enemy Rounds Like Nothing Happened”

An American B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber takes fire from a German Bf 110G. These German aircraft served as heavy fighters, fighter-bombers and night fighters. Note how the American bomber plane lives up to his nickname, being able the take on many hits. The B-17 Flying Fortress earned its name not just for its size, but for its legendary durability. In this footage, watch the iconic bomber absorb enemy firepower and keep flying, refusing to go down. Armed with multiple .50 caliber guns and reinforced for survival, the B-17 was a symbol of American air power in WWII—resilient, reliable, and deadly.