Those too young to remember it from the war may know its story from the fictionalized 1990 movie Memphis Belle, or from the B-17 (used in that movie) that now tours airshows in Belle markings.

They flew one of America's giant B-17 flying fortresses known as Memphis Belle. Featuring a brilliant cast, Memphis Belle stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney, David ...

The B-17 played a crucial role in transforming the ... Among the most famous of the surviving aircraft is the "Memphis Belle," which is currently on display at the National Museum of the United ...