Turning The B-17 Into A Gunship - The History Of The YB-40

The YB-40 was born out of a desperate attempt by the US Army Air Corps to protect their bombers from attack from vicious German fighters. While the results were mixed at best, the YB-40’s legacy was huge, as it served as an experimental platform from which many upgrades to the B-17 were created. Though it may have failed as a gunship, it’s success came well after it was grounded. This is the story of the YB-40 - the US’s attempt at turning a B-17 into a gunship. If you would like to support my channel, please consider subscribing. Thank you! Sources: