| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 41-24485 |
| Alternate Serial: | 124485 |
| Military Code: | A-DF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 3170 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 324 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | Memphis Belle |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Patterson AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KFFO IATA: FFO Local: FFO Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 571658 |
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The original "Memphis Belle" on display in the World War II Gallery at NMUSAF. Built at Boeing Seattle, she was named after Capt. Robert K. Morgan's girlfriend Margaret Polk. Flying with the 324th BS, 91st BG at Bassingbourn, England, the B-17 was the second USAAF bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe between Nov. 1942 and 17 May 1943, preceded by 358th BS B-17F "Hell's Angels" in this feat. She was the first to return to the USA and completed a three-month war bond tour with more than 30 stops. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 May 2023, and has since been viewed 930 times. |