Famous B-17 Restored To Her Former Glory

The newly displayed ‘Memphis Belle, resplendent after extensive restoration, conservation and refurbishment at the United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Base, Dayton, Ohio.
The crew of ‘Memphis Belle’ are congratulated on completing their 25 missions.

ARGUABLY ONE of the most famous B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of the Second World War, ‘Memphis Belle’, has been restored to her former glory and placed back on display in her permanent home at the United States Air Force Museum on the Wright-Patterson Air Base, at Dayton, Ohio.

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