Memphis’ Favorite Airplane
The Memphis Belle is one of the first U.S. bombers to complete 25 missions. The way the plane gets its … Continue reading Memphis’ Favorite Airplane
Into Combat!
Just what were the missions the crew of the Memphis Belle flew? Continue reading Into Combat!
The Memphis Belle at War
It is hard to understand the true impact of the Memphis Belle without knowing what was happening in World War II … Continue reading The Memphis Belle at War
Tom Brokaw Speaks at MBMA
Tom Brokaw was the keynote speaker for the Memphis Belle Memorial Association’s appreciation event celebrating the opening of the exhibit … Continue reading Tom Brokaw Speaks at MBMA
Memphis Belle flies again – in Augmented Reality!
Ethan Ferguson, part of Lausanne’s Class of 2018, has designed an augmented reality/virtual reality version of the famous Memphis Belle WWII aircraft. Continue reading Memphis Belle flies again – in Augmented Reality!
The Silver Screen and The Memphis Belle
The airplane and it’s crew have appeared in two Hollywood movies. Continue reading The Silver Screen and The Memphis Belle
Stuka the Mascot
“After she got used to flying, Stuka seemed to enjoy all the wild stuff. She was a big hit with the crowds. People went wild over her.” Continue reading Stuka the Mascot
What’s In A Name?
Sometime during the time at Bangor 41-24485 gained a name and a painting on either side of its nose of a girl in a swimsuit. But how had the name and artwork come about? Continue reading What’s In A Name?
The Memphis Belle Memorial Association
Without doubt though a large number of people have each played an important part in ensuring that the aircraft survived … Continue reading The Memphis Belle Memorial Association
The Great 1943 War Bond Tour
“Here is an appraisal of the enemy we are fighting. Here is the advice of men who have taken the war to the enemy. We must not fail to make the most of the experience of men who have pioneered the American task in Europe.” Continue reading The Great 1943 War Bond Tour
Margaret Polk: THE Memphis Belle
Meet the lady that inspired the name of the famous B-17. Continue reading Margaret Polk: THE Memphis Belle
