259K views · 11K reactions | The real story of the Memphis Belle #MemphisBelle #WWIIHistory #B17Bomber #War | TJ3 Aviation History | Facebook

🎉 Seven Years of the Legendary Memphis Belle! ✈️(Historic WWII Footage and War Bond Tour) This May marks seven years since the iconic Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle was unveiled for public display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! This legendary aircraft symbolizes the bravery and sacrifice of the heavy bombing campaign of WWII. 👏 A Huge Thank You to all who contributed to the incredible restoration of this American icon! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous process that b

15K views · 582 reactions | Prince Harry's great grandparents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain visited the Memphis Belle and crew on the 26th of May 1943 during WWII. They were escorted by Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and U.S. 8th Air Force Commander Ira Eaker, to meet the crew of the B-17F Memphis Belle. #MemphisBelle #WWII #royalwedding | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook

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