In message , WalterM140
writes
The British used B-17s in combat before we ever did. They were B-17Cs which
were used by day, but proved to be less than wonderful.

The Brits ignored American advice on how to use the B-17. Admittedly, the
B-17C was not ready for the big leagues.

Could that be why they ignored the advice?

Mike
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M.J.Powell