Returning from a mission, coming out of the fog, Pappy is first seen his chin strap off, then with it on.
The B-17E model was already outdated by the time VMF-214 was formed as a squadron. The B-17F model was well underway flying combat missions, and therefore, VMF-214 wouldn't be flying escort for the "new" B-17E model.
The were thousands of B-17s by 1943, not 10. The procurement fight in Congress took years before the war started. The B-17E was new in 1941, not 1943. The B-17F was in front line service by 1942. The B-17G was available by late 1943.
B-17s were withdrawn from the Pacific Theater by September 1943. The reason was due to its limited range. They were replaced by the B-24 type.
B-17s were withdrawn from the Pacific Theater by September 1943. The reason was due to its limited range. They were replaced by the B-24 type.
The General said he had 10 B-17s but there were at least 20 in the formation in the last bombing run.