Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress

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The Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle on museum display, showing its distinctive nose art and four-engine configuration.

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Aircraft

B-17F Flying Fortress B17

USAAF World War II markings with Memphis Belle nose art

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great view of nose art and prop, but foreground people and signage distract from the Memphis Belle's impact.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The Memphis Belle was among the first USAAF heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions over Europe during World War II.

Fleet Rarity

Only a small number of B-17s remain airworthy; most surviving examples are preserved in museums.

Safety & Events

The Memphis Belle became famous for completing 25 combat missions over Europe in 1943, and its crew returned to the United States on a War Bond tour.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum aircraft.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone

Engine

31.62 m

Wingspan

22.66 m

Length

3,219 km

Range

293 km/h

Speed

10 crew

Capacity

29,710 kg

MTOW

5.82 m

Height