UPL 25255
IMAGEThe crew of the "Memphis Belle" back from its 25th operational mission. All of the crew hold the DFC and Air Medal with Three Oak Clusters, and all started with this Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" and survived with only one casualty, a leg wound to the tail gunner. June 43. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06263-79307AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Memphis Belle
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield