Boeing B-17F Memphis
Belle
Signed by the Pilot,
Colonel (then Capt.) Robert K. Morgan
The B-17 Flying Fortress, "Memphis Belle", piloted
by then Captain Robert K. "Bob" Morgan USAAC, was one of the 12,750 B-17's built by the Boeing Aircraft
Company. Morgan made the Memphis Belle one of the most famous heavy bombers in the European Theater of WWII by
flying her to complete 25 combat missions and returning with her entire crew alive. She flew for 7 months from
7 November 1942 until 17 May 1943. After a movie of the same name, the original Belle was restored and is currently
being displayed in a museum.
The model is hand autographed by Colonel
Robert Morgan and includes a Certificate of Authenticity and photo.
All airplane models are Hand Carved,
Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 23 1/2" •
Length, 16 7/8 " • 1/54 Scale
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Morgan family, Col. Morgan passed away in May. He led an exciting and distinguished life and will be missed.
Item # ESAF007RM ..
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