GENESEO – After over a year and a half of constant restoration, the 'Movie Memphis Belle' is taking to the sky once more. The National Warplane Museum in Geneseo cares for her, one of just 12 flightworthy Boeing 'B-17 Flying Fortresses' in the world. Craig Wadsworth, Director of Aircraft Maintenance for the National Warplane Museum, said that they replaced two engines and had all four propellers shipped away for servicing. The parts had to … [Read more...]
WWII Reenactors Tie Together National Warplane Museum’s Year of Growth
WATCH BELOW: Maj. Clark and Cpl. Heath Marchand demonstrate the paratroopers' 'Static Line' jump system, which is still used by the military today. They give a similar (though more detailed) walkthrough to the civilian crews on Fly Days. GENESEO – On an incredibly hot afternoon, one might spy a Kelly green canvas tent behind the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo. This is the temporary home for the nine men of H Company, 505th Parachute … [Read more...]
National Warplane Museum Announces 2016 Airshow ‘Return of the Belle’
GENESEO – The National Warplane Museum in Geneseo has announced the dates for its 2016 Airshow, which will put a bright spotlight on the latest addition to their collection, the Movie Memphis Belle. According to a press release from the National Warplane Museum, their 36th annual airshow, 'The Greatest Show on Turf' will be July 8 to 10 at the museum in Geneseo. The Memphis Belle returned to her old home in Geneseo in February after … [Read more...]
‘Memphis Belle’ Thrusts Geneseo and Livingston County Higher as Destinations
Check out our video footage of the landing and interviews with museum officials below! GENESEO – The newest addition to the National Warplane Museum's fleet of historic restored aircraft promises to be a big attraction not only for the museum but for Geneseo and Livingston County. The 'Movie Memphis Belle' portrayed the fabled ‘Memphis Belle,’ one of the first B-17 United States Army Air Force heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions … [Read more...]
‘Memphis Belle’ Returns Home to National Warplane Museum in Geneseo
Watch our landing footage and interviews with museum personnel below! GENESEO – A flying national celebrity returned on Thursday to take up permanent residency at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo and continue her work honoring veterans and educating the public about World War II. This 74-foot long, 103-foot wingspan Boeing B-17 'Flying Fortress' portrayed the fabled 'Memphis Belle,' one of the first B-17 United States Army Air Force … [Read more...]