2.2K views · 23 reactions | This 1944 documentary ostensibly provides an account of the final mission of the crew of the Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. In May 1943 it became the first US Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe and return to the United States. The Memphis Belle premieres tonight 7:30pm AEST. | HISTORY | Facebook

The Memphis Belle was one of the most famous B-17 bombers during World War II for completing 25 successful missions while overseas in Europe. Harold Loch, the plane's top turret gunner and Green Bay native, was one of nine men aboard the Belle during those missions. Nate Stewart WFRV has the story. Nominate your Hometown Heroes to [email protected] | WFRV Local 5

EAA staff attended the opening of the B-17F Memphis Belle exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in May 2018. The Memphis Belle was the first heavy bomber aircraft and crew to complete 25 missions over Europe and return home to the U.S. during World War II. Prior to its restoration by the NMUSAF, the aircraft had been on display in Memphis, Tennessee, for many years. It was acquired by the museum in 2005 and had been in restoration until earlier this year. The exhibit’s opening coi