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

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   Memphis Belle (aircraft) Memphis Belle. (aircraft) The Memphis Belle is a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress used during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film, Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress and the 1990 Hollywood feature film, Memphis Belle. It was one of the first United States ...

2. www.wearethemighty.com › memphis-belle-b-17The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

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   Jan 4, 2023 · The bomber’s display was formally opened on May 17, 2018, which marked the 75th anniversary of the plane’s 25th mission. But this B-17 bomber endured a long journey before finally arriving at the museum. The Memphis Belle being restored at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In the background is Swoose, another historic B-17.

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4. www.popularmechanics.com › military › aviationMemphis Belle - Truth About the Memphis Belle B-17 Documentary

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   Aug 14, 2020 · The B-17 bomber “Memphis Belle” was one of the first bombers to fly 25 missions. The War Department made a stirring documentary about the bomber’s final mission over a German port city.

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   Apr 6, 2020 · Belle was a tough girl, repeatedly taking the hits and continuing to fly, among the damage repaired by Crew Chief Joe Giambrone, includes the replacement of 9 engines, both wings, two tails, and ...

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6. worldwarwings.com › legendary-memphis-belleWhat Made The Memphis Belle Special? - World War Wings

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   4 days ago · The Memphis Belle. Among thousands of B-17s, the Memphis Belle distinguished itself by becoming the first to survive 25 combat missions over German territory without losing a crew member. The bomber and its crew faced intense challenges in the European theater, where the skies were dominated by the Luftwaffe.

7. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil › Visit › Museum-ExhibitsThe Memphis Belle: American Icon > National Museum of the ...

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   Between November 1942 and May 1943, the Memphis Belle and its crew flew 25 bombing missions, including strikes against targets in Germany, France, and Belgium. At the time, the odds of completing a 25-mission tour and going home were small. During the Memphis Belle’s tour, the Eighth Air Force averaged one bomber lost every 18 sorties (one ...

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   Was Memphis Belle a bomber?

   • In 1944, the U.S. government released Memphis Belle, about the third bomber to reach the 25-mission mark. The video was purportedly made during the bomber’s final mission: flying over the German port of Wilhelmshaven on the Baltic coast.

   Memphis Belle - Truth About the Memphis Belle B-17 Documentary

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   Did 'Memphis Belle' really show the bombing mission over Wilhelmshaven?

   • The B-17 bomber “Memphis Belle” was one of the first bombers to fly 25 missions. The War Department made a stirring documentary about the bomber’s final mission over a German port city. The documentary was known to have stitched together footage from several missions, but did it really show the bombing mission over Wilhelmshaven?

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   How many bombers did the Memphis Belle lose?

   • During the Memphis Belle’s tour, the Eighth Air Force averaged one bomber lost every 18 sorties (one sortie equals one aircraft flying one combat mission). Although the Memphis Belle was damaged on several combat missions, the crew beat the odds and completed their 25th mission on May 17, 1943.

   The Memphis Belle: American Icon - National Museum of the USAF

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   Did you know the Memphis Belle was a Flying Fortress?

   • The Memphis Belle has received a lot of attention over the years. In 1944, this Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber was the subject of a documentary, entitled Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress, that followed an aircrew as they completed their 25th and final mission.

   The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

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   What was a Boeing B-17 F Memphis Belle?

   • Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry.

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   Did Memphis Belle show the final mission of the B-17 heavy bomber?

   • One of the most famous wartime documentaries of all time, Memphis Belle, purports to show the final mission of the B-17 heavy bomber.

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9. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil › Visit › Museum-ExhibitsBoeing B-17F Memphis Belle™ > National Museum of the United ...

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   9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE. Admission & Parking. Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. B-17's flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic ...