B-17 & Bomber Websites

384th Bomb Group

Tribute and historical website for 384th Bombardment Group. Flew B17s out of Grafton Underwood, Station 106, England, in WWII. Personal accounts, lots of pictures, and a tribute to Marion Parker, S/Sgt, radio operator, KIA 4/27/44.

B-17 Flying Fortress Queen of the Skies 

A site dedicated to the B-17 Flying Fortress and the men who flew her. Site was first started in 1996 but was lost and is now being rebuilt. Includes a veteran's section and personal accounts as well as a history of the aircraft.

B-17 Flying Fortress - The Queen Of The Skies

Website about the B-17 Flying Fortress and their history from beginning to today. In German and English.Added on: 10-Mar-2003 | hits: 2875 Report broken link | Details Collings Foundation Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=28 The "Wings of Freedom Tour" has two goals: to honor our veterans--letting them know they have not been forgotten; and to educate the visitors, especially younger Americans, about the planes and World War II.

SurvivorWW2

I flew 27 B-17 bomber missions mid 1944 with the 8th Air Force, 388th Bomb Group. Web site displays many original combat pictures I shot as the aerial photographer.

Links to Web sites of organizations who have supported the Memphis Belle Memorial Association with donations of cash or materials and services as donations-in-kind.

Aircraft Cylinders and Turbine Assists the Belle http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=24 Thanks to Aircraft Cylinder and Turbine for their donation of a copy of the Engine Overhaul Manual. This will go a long way in helping the MBMA restore the Wright Cyclone R-1820 engines installed on the Memphis Belle. It is through this type of support that we can do our job. Please visit their web site. Added on: 17-Jun-2003 | hits: 791 Report broken link | Details Armstrong Tools Puts Them in Our Hands Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=31 Armstrong Tools has donated a 225 piece tool set ... and, we need all the hand tools we can get! Added on: 29-Jun-2003 | hits: 536 Report broken link | Details Barnhart Crane & Rigging Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=12 Barnhart Crane & Rigging performed superbly during the move of the "Memphis Belle" from her pavilion on Mud Island River Park to her restoration facility in Millington. The company provided a significant portion of their services as a donation-in-kind. Added on: 02-Apr-2003 | hits: 542 Report broken link | Details Bennett Digital Delivers Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=46 Bennett Digital provided design & creation of our new tour signs. The tour signs have detailed diagrams and cut-aways of the B-17 and her various compartments and provide visitors to our restoration center a practical introduction to what they are seeing during their tour. Added on: 08-Dec-2003 | hits: 470 Report broken link | Details Bluff City Electronics Donates Fuses Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=53 Thanks to the great folks at Bluff City Electronics! They gave us over $100 worth of fuses to get the chiller going for the AC system. Nice folks. Added on: 26-Jun-2005 | hits: 261 Report broken link | Details Bodine Supports the Restoration Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=35 The Bodine Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality emergency lighting products, has donated new emergency lighting equipment for the Restoration Center. Bodine went above and beyond our call for help. They contacted other manufacturers in the industry and secured donations for illuminated exit signs and battery pack lights in order to conform to building code regulations. Our heartfelt thanks to Bodine for their dedication and support. Added on: 08-Sep-2003 | hits: 457 Report broken link | Details Concealite Lights the Hangar Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=37 Concealite Life Safety Products has donated concealed emergency lighting for the restoration center hangar. Their donation is greatly appreciated by all of our volunteers at the restoration center. Added on: 08-Sep-2003 | hits: 454 Report broken link | Details CorBits Supports Restoration Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=45 The fine folks at Cor Bits have provided coring in the floors from the steam tunnels to the shop floors in the restoration center. We could not have gotten as far as we have without them. Added on: 24-Nov-2003 | hits: 446 Report broken link | Details Crews, Inc. Protects the Crew Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=36 Crews Incorporated has supplied the restoration crew with high quality protective eyewear. Crews is one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of quality industrial strength eye protection, goggles, and face shields. Please visit their web site for a look at the full assortment of colors and styles available. Thank you Crews for your assistance in protecting our volunteers! Added on: 08-Sep-2003 | hits: 497 Report broken link | Details Dake Corporation Meets a Pressing Need Popular http://www.memphisbelle.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=visit&lid=34 Dake - Since 1887 Dake has seen aviation history being made. Dake was there for the birth of the "Memphis Belle," and is proud to be a part of the rebirth,by donating a Dake 25-ton H-Frame hydraulic press. Dake and "Memphis Belle" again! Added on: 08-Sep-2003 | hits: 520 Report broken link | Details