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1. hangarthirteen.org › 25-missions-the-story-of-the-memphis25 Missions: The Story of the Memphis Belle – Hangar Thirteen

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   Nov 2, 2023 · This booklet consisted of interviews with the crew of Memphis Belle (41-24485, 91BG), the first Boeing B-17 crew in the US Eighth Air Force to survive a combat tour of 25 missions and return to the United States. The booklet was issued to bomber crews as a means to advise them before going overseas. Memphis Belle is currently on displayed at ...

2. www.realclearhistory.com › 2021/05/18 › inside_theInside the Memphis Belle's 25 Missions - RealClearHistory

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   May 18, 2021 · Inside the Memphis Belle's 25 Missions. George T. Wilson History Net May 18, 2021. In the flak-filled sky over a German U-boat installation in occupied France on January 23, 1943, Memphis Belle was battling for her life. The U.S. Army Air Forces Boeing B-17F, destined to become the most famous Flying Fortress in history, had approached the ...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Memphis_Belle_(aircraft)Memphis Belle (aircraft) - Wikipedia

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   The crew back from their 25th operational mission. All were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.. The Memphis Belle, a Boeing-built B-17F-10-BO, manufacturer's serial number 3170, USAAC Serial No. 41-24485, was added to the USAAF inventory on 15 July 1942, [7] and delivered in September 1942 to the 91st Bombardment Group at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine. [8]

5. www.historynet.com › memphis-belle-famous-wwiiMemphis Belle: 25 Trips to Hell and Back - HistoryNet

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   Jun 12, 2006 · Morgan later recalled of that sortie, “We had a hell of a time with our bombsight, and I had the best bombardier with me, Vince Evans, my bombardier on the Memphis Belle.” A later mission to the Japanese Home Islands, on March 9, 1945, proved much more successful. This time 302 B-29s participated, with 270 arriving over the target.

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6. warbirdfanatics.com › 2022/08/02 › 10-reasons-why-b10 Reasons Why B-17 “Memphis Belle” Was So Special

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   Aug 2, 2022 · The Memphis Belle a legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress During World War II. Here are the ten reasons why this legendary Flying Fortress was so special: 1. It was the first bomber to complete 25 combat missions across occupied Europe without a crewman being killed and return safely to the US. According to the crew, the Memphis Belle was able ...

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   Apr 6, 2020 · However, director William Wyler had been filming the ‘Belle’s’ missions and crew for a feature film on the strategic bombing campaign over Europe, so the Memphis Belle crew was the first 8th ...

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   How long was the Memphis Belle mission?

   • The total sortie time for the 25 missions was 148 hours and 50 minutes. Approximately 20,000 combat miles were flown. Today, the battle-scarred Memphis Belle is back home with her remarkable crew, the same crew to a man that was organized 10 months ago in Maine.

   25 Missions: The Story of the Memphis Belle – Hangar Thirteen

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   How many missions did the Memphis Belle survive?

   • "Restoration: The Memphis Belle For this famous B-17, surviving 25 missions in World War II was the easy part". Air and Space Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-05. ^ a b Finger, Michael (3 December 2013). "The Past, Present, and Future of the Memphis Belle". Memphis Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-05. ^ Kern, Chris. "Restoring an Icon: The 'Memphis Belle'."

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   How many missions did Belle accomplish?

   • Belle was one of the first heavy bomber aircraft to complete 25 missions with its crew intact, and successfully return to the United States. A feat many thought impossible, as the average for the 8th Air Force at the time was 18 missions before loss of the aircraft and or crew.

   "Memphis Belle": The Story Of A Legendary Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress

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   Why was Memphis Belle so famous?

   • The B-17 Flying Fortress "MEMPHIS BELLE" (Serial No. 41-24485)was one of 12,750 B-17's built by the Boeing Aircraft Co. The BELLE was the most famousbecause she was the first heavy bomber in Hitler's European war theatre to complete 25combat missions and keep her entire crew alive. She flew for 10 months from November 7,1942 to May 17,

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   What happened to the 'Memphis Belle'?

   • July, 1943 THE “Memphis Belle,” a Boeing B-17, has been retired from active service in the European theater after 25 successful bombing missions. With its distinguished crew, which has remained intact since its formation 10 months ago, the ship has been returned to the United States for another — and no less important — mission.

   25 Missions: The Story of the Memphis Belle – Hangar Thirteen

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   When did 'Memphis Belle' go out of service?

   • Published by the authority of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces July, 1943 THE “Memphis Belle,” a Boeing B-17, has been retired from active service in the European theater after 25 successful bombing missions.

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9. www.memphis-belle.com › belle_storyMemphis Belle Story & Mission List

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   The B-17 Flying Fortress "MEMPHIS BELLE" (Serial No. 41-24485) was one of 12,750 B-17's built by the Boeing Aircraft Co. The BELLE was the most famous because she was the first heavy bomber in Hitler's European war theatre to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive. She flew for 10 months from November 7, 1942 to May 17, 1943.