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Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
Are there any photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle" early in the the aircraft's career? All the photos I believe I have ever seen were after she completed 25 missions.
Thanks, James
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Re: Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
Hi James. This is the only one I can remember ( PHOTO 6), in the US; note the wheel hubs already decorated. I don't know when the artwork was added though, presumably with the name.
Regards Nick https://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/241788 |
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Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
Nick, thank you so much. That's the only one I've seen now. Thank you. I'm beginning to wonder if there are and early photos.
James
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Re: Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
Sorry James, didn't notice the photo date (June 1943); so just after her return to US.
I thought she looked a little weathered. My apologies Nick |
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Re: Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
Saw a picture of the new artwork on her the other day, on Facebook IIRC, it looked nothing like the original sad to say.
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Re: Early Photos of B-17F 41-24485 "Memphis Belle"?
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there is a picture (of her nose) on page 114 showing 3 missions… I quote the caption… “possibly the earliest known photograph of the Memphis Belle, it shows Chuck Leighton ‘patting her ass’ for luck at the start of Mission #4” As one can’t upload pictures on this Forum I am unable to help further…. |
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