Operators
The B-17 was a versatile aircraft, serving in dozens of USAAF units in theaters of combat throughout World War II, and in non-bomber roles for the RAF. Its main use was in Europe, where its shorter range and smaller bombload relative to other aircraft available did not hamper it as much as in the Pacific Theater. Peak USAAF inventory (in August 1944) was 4,574 worldwide.
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Colombia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- France
- Germany as Beuteflugzeug (captured aircraft)
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- Japan
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Peru
- Portugal
- South Africa
- Taiwan
- Soviet Union
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
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