Douglas B-18 Bolo Bomber: The Plane that Bested the Flying Fortress
Many of the planes in Americas inventory were obsolete, or close to it. One of those was the Douglas B-18 Bolo heavy bomber. Consequently, Douglas got the early contract for heavy bomber production. This Douglas B-18 Bolo bomber is in flight over Hamilton Field, California on February 7, 1938. Soon, these planes were tested in the fiery crucible of combat. Note it’s relatively flat nose. Image: NARA Many Bolos were destroyed in the initial Japanese attacks against the USA in late 1941 and early 1942....