The following is an account of the Memphis Belle's history and its current restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. This is a product of Wright-Patterson's Public Affairs office.
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@my94holden As much as I love seeing these fly I have to disagree on this one (respectfully, of course!). This B-17 is irreplaceable. If it did crash or burn (liberty Belle, anyone?) it couldn't be replaced. A B-17 painted like the Memphis Belle, isnt the Memphis Belle. This one is just one of those that IMO, just needs to stand proudly on its landing gear, in a fine museum.
A famous plane that stirs a lot fo emotions in old men like me. Will she fly again after the restoration? Something in the video left a big question mark for me and maybe others. Keep the faith, she is looking grand.
not the first, but she did have the right story and not a pilot who openly stated that any bomb dropped on germany should goto japan as he thought germany was ok. as happened on the first b17 to complete 25 missions.
So, how much of an airplane can you replace before it is no longer the same airplane?
Badwhiskey6 2 weeks ago
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TheDenismax 2 weeks ago
What a beautiful machine. This is a testament to the "Greatest Generation," and I hope she fly's again soon!
codiddley 2 weeks ago
@my94holden As much as I love seeing these fly I have to disagree on this one (respectfully, of course!). This B-17 is irreplaceable. If it did crash or burn (liberty Belle, anyone?) it couldn't be replaced. A B-17 painted like the Memphis Belle, isnt the Memphis Belle. This one is just one of those that IMO, just needs to stand proudly on its landing gear, in a fine museum.
vetitoe362 3 weeks ago
love to see her fly
my94holden 1 month ago
A famous plane that stirs a lot fo emotions in old men like me. Will she fly again after the restoration? Something in the video left a big question mark for me and maybe others. Keep the faith, she is looking grand.
Whitebear329 1 month ago
not the first, but she did have the right story and not a pilot who openly stated that any bomb dropped on germany should goto japan as he thought germany was ok. as happened on the first b17 to complete 25 missions.
MrFattyfatfatboy 3 months ago
Will she fly again?
TaxfreeSVT 3 months ago
Am I right in thinking that Memphis Belle was not the first B17 to complete 25 missions I thought that credit should go to Hells Angeles.
frank88202 4 months ago
Thank you for the post
gregf509 1 year ago