May 14, 2018 Control wheel center cap 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. Control wheel center cap from the Memphis Belle. These caps were often removed as souvenirs by bomber
May 7, 2018 Senior Pilot Wings worn by Capt Morgan 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. Senior pilot wings worn by Robert Morgan, who was the Memphis Belle’s pilot and aircraft commander.Click here
April 30, 2018 Flight suit worn by SSgt Winchell 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. Flight suit worn by Memphis Belle waist gunner SSgt William “Bill” Winchell. Winchell was credited with downing
April 23, 2018 Flying boots worn by TSgt Hanson 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. British-made flying boots worn by Memphis Belle radio operator TSgt Robert “Bob” Hanson.Click here for details
April 16, 2018 Dog tags worn by Capt Morgan 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. Dog tags worn by Memphis Belle pilot and aircraft commander Capt Robert Morgan.Click here for details about the
April 9, 2018 .50-cal. rounds found in Memphis Belle 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
April 2, 2018 Armored flak goggles 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. Armored flak goggles issued to Memphis Belle navigator Capt Charles “Chuck” Leighton.Click here for details
March 26, 2018 SSgt Miller’s uniform coat 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. Memphis Belle waist gunner SSgt E. Scott Miller’s uniform coat. He flew 16 missions with the crew, but did not
March 19, 2018 Flak-damaged M1911 .45-cal pistol and cap badge 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. Flak-damaged M1911 .45-cal pistol and cap badge worn by Sgt Roy Zeran, 97th Bomb Group, when his B-17 was shot
March 12, 2018 Utility bag used by SSgt Winchell 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. Utility bag used by Memphis Belle waist gunner SSgt William “Bill” Winchell. Click here for details about the
