Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress

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The restored B-17F is displayed in a museum gallery.

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Aircraft

B-17F Flying Fortress B17

Memphis Belle historic markings and nose art

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great shine on the B-17 nose art, but exhibits and cones at bottom create clutter in the frame.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Memphis Belle was among the first USAAF B-17s to complete 25 combat missions over Europe and return to the United States.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 B-17s remain active worldwide, and only a small number are airworthy.

Safety & Events

Famous for completing 25 combat missions during World War II; the aircraft became an enduring symbol of the USAAF air campaign in Europe.

Future Outlook

Preserved and displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial piston engines

Engine

31.62 m

Wingspan

22.66 m

Length

3,219 km

Range

293 km/h

Speed

29,484 kg

MTOW

5.82 m

Height