Thursday, August 21, 2008

QUESTION: History

What was the B-17 long-range bomber nicknamed in World War II?

7 comments:

  1. Gray Ghost - I don't like these questions Jacqueline.

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  2. The Frisky Phantom! Spruce Goose? Great Googley Moogley....

    probably none of those :(

    The death lurker.

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  3. The Flying Fortress...because it bristled with over a dozen .50 cal machine guns as defensive armament!

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  4. Little Elvis? No, wait ... what Gary said.

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  5. The Enola Gay! I know this was the nickname of one of those WW II planes, so I;ll try it as my answer!

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  6. Well the Memphis Belle and Enola Gay were labeled "Flying Fortresses" so yeah, my answer is "Flying Fortress".... or Bouncing Betty. tee hee. No, it's Flying Fortress. Boy I'm glad I worked on that Fat Man and Little Boy freelance project now, eh!?

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