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Nose art of B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle"

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Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers adresses a bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis

41-24485

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Memphis Belle
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorEmily
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Information provided by user Phil Marchese

Phil suggests that B-17 (serial number 42-102422) nicknamed "Catfish" was a Boeing manufactured B-17G in natural metal finish, while the aircraft in this photo is a B-17F.

There is also a visible indentation running along the panel above the chalked name, which confirms that the aircraft depicted is the Memphis Belle, as the same crease runs through the bomb tally of that aircraft. The positioning of the pinup's elbow at the cheek window and the her heel and knee at the panel line are also identical to how they appear in other confirmed photos of the Memphis Belle.

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ContributorMelissa Nourigat
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption and unit associations
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Personal family memoirs from KV Cashman. https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/sdwwiimemorial/SubPages/profiles/Display.asp?…