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.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Crew members of B-17s pose for a picture in front of B-17s. They leave the area in a jeep.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in flight over Europe during World War II. Aerial formations of B-17s. Aerial view of a coastline. B-17s in flight. Interiors of a B-17 in flight.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A U.S. airfield in England seen from the side of the window of an airplane as it taxis across a field near hangars. A P-47 fighter aircraft seen on the field. U.S. airmen stand around. Airmen and U.S. Army Air Force officers walk around as a B-17 taxis to a parking area.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A B-17 parked on an airfield shows damage caused during missions in Europe. Damaged tail, vertical stabilizer and wing of the B-17. A B-17 passes in the background. A crewman walks around the B-17.
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