The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flew in every combat zone during World War II, but its most significant service was over Europe. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 formed the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force, and it helped win the war by crippling Germany’s war industry. The aircraft on display, the famed B-17F Memphis Belle, became the first heavy bomber to return to the US after flying 25 missions over Europe. The Memphis Belle, which had been on loan from the Air Force to th

Six radial engines turning! The first flight of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress prototype began at Boeing Field on July 28, 1935. Today is the 90th anniversary of this historic event, and of course Museum PR Guy was outside to see the anni honored when one of only three B-17s still flying landed at Boeing Field. It arrived with a B-25, and both are based here at the Museum for a couple weeks of ground tours and ride flights as part of the CAF Arizona Airbase Flying Legends of Victory Tour. 4 eng

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