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The Memphis Belle WWII bomber is back on display after 13 years of restorations - here's what it looks like

The Memphis Belle WWII bomber is back on display after 13 years of restorations - here's what it looks like

The Memphis Belle was the first B-17F to survive 25 missions during World War II, completing its last mission against a German submarine base in 1943.

The Memphis Belle WWII bomber is back on display after 13 years of restorations - here's what it looks like

Here's a shot of the Memphis Belle 10-man crew in 1943.

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The Memphis Belle was powered by four 1,200 horsepower Wright R-1820-97 engines, and had a maximum speed of 325 mph.

The Memphis Belle was powered by four 1,200 horsepower Wright R-1820-97 engines, and had a maximum speed of 325 mph.

Source: US Air Force

And it was armed with up to 13 .50 caliber machine guns and 8,000 pounds of bombs.

And it was armed with up to 13 .50 caliber machine guns and 8,000 pounds of bombs.

Source: US Air Force

Here's a shot from the front gun turret of the Memphis Belle in 2014.

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The Memphis Belle was also made famous for its racy "pinup girl" nose art.

The Memphis Belle was also made famous for its racy "pinup girl" nose art.

Source: CNN

It was finally put on display after 13 years of restorations on Thursday — exactly 75 years after completing its last mission — at the National Museum of the Air Force.

It was finally put on display after 13 years of restorations on Thursday — exactly 75 years after completing its last mission — at the National Museum of the Air Force.

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