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. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

Here is footage of B-17 nose art filmed by William Wyler and his camera crew during WWII. Visit the link for info on the upcoming Memphis Belle exhibit opening events May 17-19. http://bit.ly/2Fj3pDB #WWII #MemphisBelle | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

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