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Preservationists keep B-17′s legacy aloft with Memphis Belle replica

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By Josh Burton

Friday, April 4, 2014
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The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a workhorse of World War II, bombing German infrastructure in preparation for the Allied invasion. In this audio slideshow, see how the Liberty Foundation keeps the plane's legacy alive by offering rides on a B-17 fashioned after the legendary Memphis Belle.

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