17 May, 1943 The Memphis Belle flies its 25th bombing mission

From: Everette (194cbteng@bellsouth.net)
Date: Wed May 17 2006 - 04:33:27 PDT


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May 17

1943 The Memphis Belle flies its 25th bombing mission
On this day in 1943, the Memphis Belle, one of a group of American bombers
based in Britain, becomes the first B-17 to complete 25 missions over
Europe.

 "Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees."



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