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Did you know the "Memphis Belle" was almost called "Little One"? The story of how B-17 Army 41-24485 got her legendary name
Aviation History / Military Aviation / Warbirds

Did you know the “Memphis Belle” was almost called “Little One”? The story of how B-17 Army 41-24485 got her legendary name

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Dario Leone
Aug 21 2021
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