EAA staff attended the opening of the B-17F Memphis Belle exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in May 2018. The Memphis Belle was the first heavy bomber aircraft and crew to complete 25 missions over Europe and return home to the U.S. during World War II. Prior to its restoration by the NMUSAF, the aircraft had been on display in Memphis, Tennessee, for many years. It was acquired by the museum in 2005 and had been in restoration until earlier this year. The exhibit’s opening coi

Here is some historic footage of the Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle and crew from WWII. Footage also includes the Belle in the museum's restoration hangar in May of 2018 before the exhibit opening. #avgeek #airhistory | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force