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.50-cal. rounds found in Memphis Belle

  • Published
  • By Danielle Almeter
  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. These .50-cal. rounds were found under the bombardier compartment of the Memphis Belle after it came back to the U.S.

Click here for details about the Memphis BelleTM Exhibit Opening Events May 17-19, 2018.