🎉 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

🎉 Seven Years of the Legendary Memphis Belle! ✈️(Overview of Resto and Exhibit) 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 brought the

The B-17F Memphis Belle has been revealed! The aircraft has been restored to look as it did following the completion of its 25th mission, prior to going on the War Bond Tour. Public opening on the 17th. More info at http://bit.ly/2tuTdBp #MemphisBelle #WWII | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

28K views · 1.4K reactions | Simply phenomenal footage. The original B-17 Memphis Belle 16mm film converted to higher resolution. Their courage and their legacy, respected and remembered. : IG/_warbird Credit: YouTube WarBird #Airfix #Warbird #Aviation | Airfix | 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

146K views · 5.7K reactions | 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 | Facebook