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ConsolidatedThe Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" has flown back from England, where during almost eight months it has taken part in 25 missions of the Eighth Air Force over occupied France and Germany. It is the first combat bomber to be retired from activ

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
England
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The Boeing B-17 Flyi…
Caption:
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" has flown back from England, where during almost eight months it has taken part in 25 missions of the Eighth Air Force over occupied France and Germany. It is the first combat bomber to be retired from activ
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ENGLAND,AIRCRAFT,
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A06251A-3A06251
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

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Fold3, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II ( : accessed Mar 29, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Fold3
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008