Aircraft G-BEDF Data
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aircraft record found
G-BEDF
124485/DF-A Memphis Belle
1944 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, c/n 8693
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Model | B-17G Flying Fortress Search all Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| Year built | 1944 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 8693 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 10 |
| Number of Engines | 4 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone |
| Also Registered As |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | G-BEDF |
| Alternative Code/Name | 124485/DF-A Memphis Belle |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | 401C54 |
| Current Status | Registered |
Owner
| Owner | B-17 Preservation Ltd |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2013-04-26 07:37:56
Originally built as Lockheed/Vega B-17G-105-VE serial 44-85784, later converted to EB-17G and to ETB-17G. Sold to Institut Geographique National of France as F-BGSR, later sold to USA as N17TE and then to Britain as G-BEDF. Presently flies by B-17 Preservation Ltd of Duxford in marking of legendary B-17F-10-BO "Memphis Belle" 41-24485, which was first B-17 to complete 25 combat missions over Europe, operated by 324th BS / 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) from RAF Bassingbourn.