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Old July 11th, 2006, 10:48 AM
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Hell's Angel

Seems that the B17 `Memphis Belle' was NOT the first USAAF aircraft to complete 25 missions over Europe during World War II.

That honour apparently belongs to the B17 `Hell's Angel' of the 303rd Bomber Group based at Molesworth.

Whilst `Memphis Belle' was the first to complete 25 missions AND return to the United States, `Hell's Angel' went on to fly a further 48 missions before returning home.

Never mind! `Memphis Belle' was still a damn good movie.
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