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National Museum of the United State Air Force Behind the Scenes Tour

Posted on June 19, 2011 by admin

Photos from my latest visit to the Behind the Scenes Tour at the National Museum of the United State Air Force. Work is progressing on the B-17 Memphis Belle, and the B-17 Swoose.

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

Memphis Belle was the nickname of a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film, Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress, and a 1990 Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the then-United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry outperformed both … Continue reading →

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