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B-17 ‘Sally B’ Adopts ADS-B

June 15, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

Across Europe, pilots are being encouraged to install ADS-B Out devices in their aircraft. This technology improves their ‘electronic visibility’ during flight, enhancing safety. One pilot set to appreciate the benefits of ADS-B Out is […]

12 WWII-era Aircraft Will Attend B-17F Memphis Belle Exhibit Opening Events

May 2, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Movie Memphis Belle will join B-17G Yankee Lady and B-17G Aluminum Overcast, along with six P-51 Mustangs and three WWII-era trainers in the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. […]

B-17F Memphis Belle Moves to Air Force Museum’s WWII Gallery

March 21, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 2

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has officially completed the restoration of their historic Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle. A few days ago, Museum personnel moved the famous bomber into her […]

Memphis Belle – A Restoration Profile

February 3, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

As most of our readers will be well aware, the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio is close to completing the restoration of one of their most prized exhibits, Boeing […]

The Memphis Belle – Nearly There Now!

January 8, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio has just released a short video detailing the final stages in the restoration of their iconic Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle. They recently […]

Warbird Digest Magazine – Aircraft Resurrection Report for Issue #76

January 4, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

As a teaser to our readers concerning the coverage they can expect from our sister publication, Warbird Digest Magazine, we thought we would share the details from the current issue’s Resurrection Report. The current issue, […]

Memphis Belle – A Wartime Photo Essay from N.A.C.A Lewis Field

December 13, 2017 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

While we conducting some research for Monday’s article concerning the imminent completion of the Memphis Belle at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, we came across an intriguing series of images taken […]

WWII B-24 Liberator Hot Stuff – Setting the Record Straight

June 15, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 37

On a recent post here at Warbirds News, we reported on the anniversary of milestones in the history of what is perhaps one of the most famous bombers of all time, the Boeing B-17F Flying […]

Memphis Belle Celebrates Two Anniversaries this Weekend

May 18, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 4

The National Museum of the United States Air Force reports one of history’s most famous aircraft will celebrate two anniversaries this weekend.

Today’s Pictures of the B-17 ‘Memphis Belle’ visting Peachtree Dekalb Airport

March 2, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

In a very cold, windy and snowy day ( what snow in Atlanta!?) I took few shoots of the B-17 replica of the ‘Memphis Belle’ maintained by the Liberty Foundation. This is the history of […]

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