Memphis Belle (aircraft) - Wikipedia
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 …
Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle™ - National Museum of the USAF
By the end of production in May 1945, more than 12,700 B-17s had been built. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 …
The original 'Memphis Belle' is now restored and on display
Jan 4, 2023 · The Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, was able to carry as many as 17,600 pounds’ worth of bombs and was equipped with as many as 13 M2 .50-caliber machine guns as well …
The Memphis Belle – Our Memphis History
The Memphis Belle is a B-17 bomber that fought in World War II. Specifically, the Memphis Belle is a B-17F-10-BO Flying Fortress, Boeing serial number 3170, U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) serial …
Memphis Belle Story & Mission List
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 …
The Truth About The Memphis Belle - World War Wings
Oct 21, 2024 · This is the tale of the legendary Memphis Belle, a B-17 Flying Fortress from the 91st Bomb Group during World War II. What made her special, and which parts of her story are true?
B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle S/N 41-24485, a surviving B-17 ...
The famed B-17F Memphis Belle became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The aircraft and crew then returned to the United States to sell war bonds.
Memphis Belle > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
The Memphis Belle, a B-17F (serial number 41-24485) assigned to the 324th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 91st Bombardment Group, was the plane flown by Lt. Robert Morgan when he and nine …
Memphis Belle: 25 Trips to Hell and Back - HistoryNet
Jun 12, 2006 · Of the 12,750 B-17s produced, Memphis Belle is famous for being the first Eighth Air Force bomber to complete 25 combat missions over occupied Europe without a crewman being killed …
"Memphis Belle": The Story Of A Legendary Boeing B-17F Flying …
Apr 6, 2020 · What began as any other B-17 to roll out of the Boeing assembly line and became an aircraft of legendary status. The reason for “Memphis Belle” being a legend? Belle was one of the first...