U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A stationary B-17 at an airfield. Crew members assembled around the B-17. Turret guns of the B-17 are removed by airmen. The airmen inspect the damage on the B-17. Another B-17 with battle damaged tail.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Briefing of the pilot and the co-pilot of a B-17 on an airfield. Members of crew board the B-17. A ground crewman hooks up an auxiliary power unit.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Large number of B-17s taxi for takeoff from the airfield.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bomber "Memphis Belle" taxiing on outboard engines with inboards shut down, on an airfield in England during World War II. The pilot, Captain Robert K. Morgan is seen on the ground smiling, after the B-17 is parked. A crew member looks out of the pilot's cockpit window.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain are escorted by Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and U.S. 8th Air Force Commander Ira Eaker, to meet the crew of the B-17 "Memphis Belle." They and their party stroll across the airfield to the aircraft, which is parked with its crew lined up in front. The King and the Queen speak with each member of the crew. General Eaker explains some aspect of the aircraft to King George. The Royal party enters their car and departs, passing a parked British bomber on the way.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A cocker spaniel in a canopy and atop a B-17 parked on an airfield. The B-17 has 26 bombs painted on its side, representing 26 bombing missions. B-17s taxi to a parking area.
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